
Hafez - Wikipedia
Hafez primarily wrote in the literary genre of lyric poetry or ghazals, which is the ideal style for expressing the ecstasy of divine inspiration in the mystical form of love poems. He was a Sufi. [1] …
Hafez | Biography, History, Books, & Poems | Britannica
Ḥāfeẓ received a classical religious education, lectured on Qurʾānic and other theological subjects (“Ḥāfeẓ” designates one who has learned the Qurʾān by heart), and wrote commentaries on religious …
Hafez Shiraz - World History Encyclopedia
May 26, 2020 · Hafez of Shiraz (also given as Hafiz, l. 1315-1390) is considered the greatest of the Persian poets and among the most famous and admired writers in world literature. He is among the …
Hafez | The Poetry Foundation
Hafiz became a poet at the court of Abu Ishak and also taught at a religious college. He is one of the most celebrated of the Persian poets, and his influence can be felt to this day.
Hafez Poems - Eight of Our Favorites from the Divan of Hafez ( In …
Jan 16, 2024 · Hafez (Also known as Hafiz — 1316-1390) was a Persian poet, whose collected works are regarded by many Iranians as a pinnacle of Persian literature. His works are often found in the …
HAFEZ - Encyclopaedia Iranica
Dec 15, 2002 · HAFEZ (Ḥāfeẓ), Šams-al-Din Moḥammad, of Shiraz (ca. 715-792/1315-1390), celebrated Persian lyric poet. i. An overview. ii. Hafez’s life and times. iii. Hafez’s poetic art. iv. …
Hafez - New World Encyclopedia
Hafez today is primarily remembered for his lyrical poetry written in ghazals, a difficult and uniquely Persian verse-form. Prior to Hafez, ghazals were primarily used to write songs celebrating wine and …
Hafez of Shiraz: Master of the Ghazal and Poet of the Heart
Apr 20, 2025 · Hafez died in 1390 CE, and his tomb in Shiraz remains one of the most beloved pilgrimage sites in Iran, drawing lovers of poetry from around the world. Hafez’s chosen form was the …
Hafez - Biography, Poems, and Thoughts | TAP Persia
Nov 1, 2025 · Life of Hafez The life of the great Shirazi poet, Hafez is shrouded in mystery despite his profound popularity and influence on Iranian literature and culture. There are different ideas and …
About Hafez | Academy of American Poets
Hafez (also known as Hafiz), born in the early fourteenth century, is one of the most celebrated Persian poets. Little is known about his life, but he is most widely known and lauded for his ghazals.