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Historical novel of Persian poet
632 pages of immersive storytelling
Love, power, and ancient Shiraz
Middle years of Hafiz's life
Acclaimed translation and biography
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HAFIZ~of~SHIRAZ The Life, Poetry and Times of the Immortal Persian Poet. BOOK TWO (THE MIDDLE YEARS) by Paul Smith This long, historical three volume novel/biography covers Hafizs life from the age of eight in 1328 when his father dies and he goes to live with his Uncle Sadi, until after his passing in 1392. Shiraz is under siege by the tyrant Mubariz and Hafizs friend the king, Abu Ishak, is on the brink of madness and despair. Hafiz falls in love with the beautiful Nabat, meets his Spiritual Master Attar, marries and has a son. He teaches at university and befriends the liberated princess Jahan Khatun and the poet/jester Obeyd Zakani. He experiences the people of his beloved city throwing out dictators, and the wrath of the false Sufi and black magician Shaikh Ali Kolah. Abu Ishak is executed. Eventually Shah Shuja takes control but tragedy strikes Hafiz and Jahan, and Nabat must suffer separation. Kingdoms rise and fall through treachery and wars but through it all the songs/ghazals of Hafiz and his minstrel friends help the brave Shirazis to carry on. A book of immense love and power. 605 pages. COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITHS TRANSLATION OF HAFIZS DIVAN."It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance. I am astonished. If he comes to Iran I will kiss the fingertips that wrote such a masterpiece inspired by the Creator of all." Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran. "Superb translations. 99% Hafiz...

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Binding: Paperback;632 pages; Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP; Classification: N/A; Weight: 1035.8 g; Dimensions: N/A

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