Saraye Sokhan offers a captivating collection of video content that explores the fascinating world of Persian literature. From animated storytelling to expert interviews and literary analyses, these videos provide a unique and engaging way to explore the rich heritage of Persian writing.
By hamed on August 30, 2024
Ghazal 012 from Divan of Hafez
O radiance of the moon of beauty, from your shining face,
The water of goodness flows from the well of your chin.
The soul at the edge of life desires to see you,
Will it return or rise? What is your command?
No one gained any …
By hamed on August 28, 2024
Ghazal 011 from Divan of Hafez
O wine-server, fill our cup with the light of wine,
Let the musician proclaim that the world's affairs are to our liking.
We have seen the reflection of our beloved's face in the cup,
O you who are unaware of the pleasure of our constant drinking.
By hamed on August 26, 2024
In this post, we examine Quatrain 173 from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. We will begin by reading the original Persian poem, followed by its English translation, and then a brief analysis.
Omar Khayyám, the 11th-century Persian poet, philosopher, and astronomer, is renowned for his Rubaiyat, a collection of quatrains that …