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Persian poetry is a rich and diverse tradition that spans over a thousand years and covers various themes and styles. Some of the most famous Persian poets are Rudaki, Ferdowsi, Omar Khayyam, Rumi, Saadi, and Hafez.
If you want to read some Persian poetry books for beginners, here are some suggestions:
Persian in Use: An Elementary Textbook of Language and Culture by Anousha Sedighi. This is a university-level reference that teaches contemporary Persian language and culture through several lessons, exercises, and writing samples. It covers the alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, and literary and popular texts.
Learn Persian – Farsi Step by Step: Level One by Fruzan Seifi. This is an audio-visual eBook that teaches colloquial Farsi through 20 levels of interactive activities. It covers spoken and written Farsi, vocabulary, grammar, and dialogue. It also includes 100+ audio tracks recorded by native speakers.
My Mother’s Persian Stories: Folk tales for all ages in English and Farsi by Saeid Shammass and Sousan Azadi. This is a collection of 12 folk tales that are told in both English and Farsi. It covers topics such as love, friendship, courage, and wisdom. It also includes illustrations and cultural notes.
Learn Persian Through Poetry by Chai and Conversation. This is a podcast that teaches Persian language and culture through classical and modern Persian poetry. It covers poets such as Shamlou, Rumi, Saadi, Sohrab Sepehri, and Forough Farrokhzad. It also includes audio lessons, printable guides, and vocabulary lists.
6 Best Persian Poetry Books- Sparkling Stars Of Literature by Get Book Online. This is a blog post that reviews six Persian poetry books that are suitable for beginners. It covers books such as the “Divan of Hafez”, the “Rubaiyat of Khayyam”, the “Masnavi of Rumi”, and the “Golestan of Saadi”. It also includes summaries and excerpts of each book.
Persian Poetry by Goodreads. This is a website that lists various Persian poetry books that are rated and reviewed by readers. It covers books such as the “Ruba’iyat of Omar Khayyam”, the “Selected Poems of Hafez”, the “The Essential Rumi”, and the “The Conference of the Birds”. It also includes descriptions and links of each book.