Sonnets from Hafez & Other Verses

"Sonnets from Hafez & Other Verses" by Elizabeth Bridges offers a collection of poems from the early 1900s. Inspired by the famous Persian poet Hafez, the book blends translations with original poems in a similar style. Themes of love, nature, and what it means to be human fill the pages, showing both happiness and sadness through expressive words. The sonnets and other verses often think about life's big questions and show how beautiful things can be. The book captures Hafez's thoughtful way of writing, looking at how life is always changing, the search for what’s true and love, and finding comfort in art and the natural world. Each poem uses strong images and deep feelings, showing the complicated nature of our emotions and the never-ending search for beauty and meaning. The blending of original poetry and the feel of Hafez's voice creates a thoughtful look at life's ups and downs