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Poems from the Divan of Hafiz & The First Book of The Hadiqatu' l-Haqiqa;or, the Enclosed Garden of the Truth

Poems from the Divan of Hafiz & The First Book of The Hadiqatu' l-Haqiqa;or, the Enclosed Garden of the Truth

John Stephenson
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Poems from the Divan of Hafiz

Author HAfiz, Transl.Gertrude Lowthian Bell

SHEMSUDDIN MAHOMMAD, better known by his poetical surname of Hafiz, was born in Shiraz in the early part of the fourteenth century. His names, being interpreted, signify the Sun of the Faith, the Praiseworthy, and One who can recite the Koran; he is further known to his compatriots under the titles of the Tongue of the Hidden and the Interpreter of Secrets. The better part of his life was spent in Shiraz, and he died in that city towards the close of the century. The exact date either of his birth or of his death is unknown. He fell upon turbulent times. His delicate love-songs were chanted to the rude accompaniment of the clash of arms, and his dreams must have been interrupted often enough by the nip of famine in a beleaguered town, the inrush of conquerors, and the flight of the defeated.

The First Book of The Hadiqatu' l-Haqiqa;or, the Enclosed Garden of the Truth

of The Hakim Abu' l-Majd Majdud Sana'i of Ghazna.

Author Abu¯' l-Majd Majdu¯d Sana¯'i¯

EDITED AND TRANSLATED BY MAJOR John Stephenson ,[1910]

Several years ago, on looking up the literature pertaining to the earlier Sufi poets of Persia, I found that there was no European edition or translation, nor even any extended account of the contents of any of the works of Sanâ'î. Considering the reputation of this author, and the importance of his writings for the history of Sufiism, the omission was remarkable; and I was encouraged by Dr. E. D. Ross, Principal of the Calcutta. Madrasah, to do something towards filling up the blank. The present volume is an attempt at a presentation of a part of Sanâ'î's most famous work, which, it is hoped. may serve to give an idea of his manner of thought not only to Oriental scholars, but also to non-Orientalists who may be interested in the mysticism of Persia.-J. STEPHENSON
Language
English
Pages
249
Format
Kindle Edition

Poems from the Divan of Hafiz & The First Book of The Hadiqatu' l-Haqiqa;or, the Enclosed Garden of the Truth

John Stephenson
0/5 ( ratings)
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Poems from the Divan of Hafiz

Author HAfiz, Transl.Gertrude Lowthian Bell

SHEMSUDDIN MAHOMMAD, better known by his poetical surname of Hafiz, was born in Shiraz in the early part of the fourteenth century. His names, being interpreted, signify the Sun of the Faith, the Praiseworthy, and One who can recite the Koran; he is further known to his compatriots under the titles of the Tongue of the Hidden and the Interpreter of Secrets. The better part of his life was spent in Shiraz, and he died in that city towards the close of the century. The exact date either of his birth or of his death is unknown. He fell upon turbulent times. His delicate love-songs were chanted to the rude accompaniment of the clash of arms, and his dreams must have been interrupted often enough by the nip of famine in a beleaguered town, the inrush of conquerors, and the flight of the defeated.

The First Book of The Hadiqatu' l-Haqiqa;or, the Enclosed Garden of the Truth

of The Hakim Abu' l-Majd Majdud Sana'i of Ghazna.

Author Abu¯' l-Majd Majdu¯d Sana¯'i¯

EDITED AND TRANSLATED BY MAJOR John Stephenson ,[1910]

Several years ago, on looking up the literature pertaining to the earlier Sufi poets of Persia, I found that there was no European edition or translation, nor even any extended account of the contents of any of the works of Sanâ'î. Considering the reputation of this author, and the importance of his writings for the history of Sufiism, the omission was remarkable; and I was encouraged by Dr. E. D. Ross, Principal of the Calcutta. Madrasah, to do something towards filling up the blank. The present volume is an attempt at a presentation of a part of Sanâ'î's most famous work, which, it is hoped. may serve to give an idea of his manner of thought not only to Oriental scholars, but also to non-Orientalists who may be interested in the mysticism of Persia.-J. STEPHENSON
Language
English
Pages
249
Format
Kindle Edition

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