Sonnets From Hafez: And Other Verses

by Col Elizabeth Bridges USAF NC PhD RN Ccns

Sonnets From And Other Verses is a book of poetry written by Elizabeth Bridges and originally published in 1921. The collection includes sonnets inspired by the works of the Persian poet Hafez, as well as other original verses. The poems explore themes of love, nature, spirituality, and the human experience. Bridges' writing is known for its lyrical quality and her ability to capture the essence of emotions and experiences in her work. This edition of the book includes an introduction by Bridges' husband, the poet Robert Bridges, as well as illustrations by Edmund Dulac. Overall, Sonnets From And Other Verses is a beautiful and timeless collection of poetry that continues to be celebrated today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

52 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1921

Reviews

[Czarny Pies]

This modest volume provides a delightful introduction to the great Persian poet and Sufi mystic Khwāja Shams-ud-Dīn Muḥammad Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī (1315-1390) known commonly as Hafez or Hafiz. Translator Elizabeth Bridges offers the reader 23 translation of poems by Hafez plus 15 of her own poems that "aim to convey the original spirit" of other poems by Hafez which presumably defied her ability to produce true translations.

The result is splendid. The poems which are a joy to read are similar in tone to the seven Sapiential books of the Bible. Bridges in other words makes a strong case that Christian, Jewish and Islamic Widsom are all one and the same. This collection is well worth the time required to read it.

[Mir]

I may read this, as it available via P.G., but I'd prefer a more recent translation of Hafez.
Anyone have a recommended translator?