The Angels Knocking on the Tavern Door: Thirty Poems of Hafez

Great book by an immortal poet translated by a wonderful translator and poet. I was somewhat disappointed that it contains just a few poems.

Hafez is my favorite Persian poet. A very well done translation.

Wonderful, deeply spiritual poetry.

Hafez is mostly known in Victorian English translations, but this modern English version is refreshingly readable verse without the subjective baggage that taints other attempts I've seen. The combined efforts of Bly and Lewisohn have resulted in a translation that is as accurate as it is a pleasure to read, which is no easy feat when you're dealing with the ghazal form as it was used in 14th century Persian poetry.

The best translation of Hafez out there. Only one I’ve seen that captures the poet’s wit and sarcasm. Wish there were more poems in it, but I’m grateful to have these selections in good English. (I know them in the original Persian).

Great translation.

Beautiful

Nice