Poems from the Divan of Hafiz

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LibriVox recording of Poems from the Divan of Hafiz by Hafiz. (Translated by Gertrude Bell.) Read in English by Kevin W. Davidson. Hafiz was a Persian poet. His collected works (Divan) are regarded as a pinnacle of Persian literature. While influenced by Islam, his mystical works are highly regarded by Hindus, Christians and others, and his influence extends to several well-known writers such as Thoreau, Goethe, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. This modest collection of 43 poems is translated by Gertrude Bell. - Summary by Kevin Davidson and the Wikipedia. For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org . Download M4B (42MB)

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Hafiz

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librivox; audiobooks;persian literature; hafiz; hafez

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