A rich collection that brings the great Sufi poet Hafiz to Western readers from bestselling
poet Daniel LadinskyPerhaps more than any other Persian poet it is Hafiz who most fully
accesses the mystical healing dimensions of verse. Acclaimed poet Daniel Ladinsky has made it
his life s work to create modern inspired renderings of the world s most profound spiritual
poetry. Through Ladinsky s renderings Hafiz s voice comes alive across the centuries singing
his timeless message of love.With this stunning collection Ladinsky has once again succeeded
brilliantly in capturing the essence of one of Islam s greatest poetic and spiritual
voices.Ladinsky is a master who will be remembered for finally bringing Hafiz alive in the
West. Alexandra Marks The Christian Science Monitor
