On Jan. 26, 2024, 12:21 p.m. hamed:
I can recommend some books on Persian poetry that you might enjoy reading. Here are some of them:
The Garden of Persian Poetry by S. Morteza Lajevardi: This is a unique collection of the best Persian poetry with love, spiritual, and wisdom themes. It covers 1000 years of Persian literature and includes poems by Rumi, Hafez, Saadi, Khayyam, and many more.
Classical Persian Poetry by A.J. Arberry: This is a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the classical Persian poets and their works. It covers the history, culture, and literary styles of Persian poetry from the tenth to the sixteenth century.
The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by Edward FitzGerald: This is a famous translation of the quatrains by the eleventh-century Persian poet and mathematician Omar Khayyam. It is a poetic masterpiece that explores themes such as fate, free will, happiness, and mortality.
The Conference of the Birds by Attar of Nishapur: This is a classic Sufi poem that tells the story of a group of birds who embark on a journey to find their true king, the Simorgh. It is a spiritual allegory that illustrates the stages of the mystical path.
Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings by Abolqasem Ferdowsi: This is an epic poem that narrates the history and legends of the ancient kings and heroes of Iran. It is considered the national epic of Iran and a masterpiece of world literature.