An Ever-Living River of Persian Poetry
Divan, translations, and audio
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RumiRUMI1207 – 1273Masnavi, Divan-e Shams
HafezHAFEZ1325 – 1389The Divan of Hafez
SaadiSAADI1218 – 1294Golestan, Bustan, Divan
Allama IqbalIQBAL1873 – 1938Complete Persian worksMore poetsAttar, Bedil, Iraqi, and othersView all poetsNew translations and audio recordings are added regularly
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Essential Starting Points
An ideal place to begin exploring Persian language and literature. These enduring works by Attar and Saadi have formed part of a classical education for centuries.
Iqbal’s Persian Poetry
All of Iqbal’s Persian poetry in one collection, bringing together his philosophy of the self, his call to spiritual awakening, and the universal reach of his thought.
Poetry of Wisdom
Poetry that opens the inner world of Sufism and spiritual knowledge. Here Rumi, Attar, and Sanai illuminate the paths of wisdom and guidance.
Poetry of Love and Mysticism
Poetry ablaze with the endless shades of love. For centuries, the passionate ghazals of Rumi, Hafez, Saadi, and Iraqi have stirred hearts, awakened longing, and drawn readers toward its deepest mysteries.
The Indian Style
A distinctive chapter of Persian poetry for readers drawn to subtle ideas and intricate metaphor. The ghazals of Bedil, Saib, Naziri, and Ghalib open unexpected paths of thought.
Verse Narratives
The great narrative poems of Persian literature, each with a place of its own in literary history. This collection brings together Ferdowsi’s epic world and the celebrated romances of Nizami and Jami.
