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The Subject Tonight Is Love: 60 Wild & Sweet Poems of Hafiz (Paperback)

~ Daniel Ladinsky (Translator)

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Paperback: 67 pages
Publisher: Pumpkin House Press; 2nd edition (1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0965763706
ISBN-13: 978-0965763707
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #734,489 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Souls on Fire by William M. Stephens in Front Matter, page 101, and Back Matter
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5.0 out of 5 stars Never a False Moment, June 19, 2000

By	Rebecca Whetstine "Rebecca Whetstine" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Hafiz... each piece falls like rain,like buttery light,like a gentle knowing laugh and like quiet gems.. jeez... as a writer I am dumbfounded by his infallable heart and purely penetrative selection of the word.... I'd surely like to share my prayer mat with him when those days come to me....

do not pass go folks... read it by candle light or thrum of rain while your lover looks on... or the silent room embraces you... hafiz is a master.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a wondrous anthology, January 16, 2000

By	Alina Ranee "mizrani" (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

this is one of the best collection of poems i have ever read. it helps to bring Hafiz's work to a wider audience.the best poem deals with ego and its annihilation. happy reading!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful reminder of our true "love quest", May 24, 1999

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The wisdom of a disciple of a living Master rings through this awe-filled version of Hafiz. It's obvious that one who has experienced first hand the miracle of a Master/Disciple relationship can write such beauty. Is this Hafiz' experience or your own, Daniel? You have reminded those who seek the "highest love affair" of all...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hafiz is a gem for our times
This book is such a gem that I have already had two copies of it 'borrowed' from my library. I am on to my third copy now. Hafiz' poetry is absolutely mystical and beautiful. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Mr. Trevor J. Parton

5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient gems of poetry that will make you laugh out loud
This is a remarkable book given to me by a dear friend and what a gift! If the house was on fire, I'd grab this right after my family photos. Read more

Published 17 months ago by Jeans Jewels

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Gift
Hafiz wrote these poems almost a thousand years ago. Yet, in this beautiful, delicate and passionate translation Ladinsky shows that the most important things in life - joy,... Read more

Published on August 22, 2001 by kaioatey

5.0 out of 5 stars Change your focus in life
This overwhelmingly beautiful and passionate collection of poetry is sure to alter your view of the world after just one poem. Mr. Read more

Published on August 14, 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars DISGUST!
Ladinsky admits in the introduction that he does not speak Persian and has given up studying it. What would you say about a translator of Shakespeare who does not speak English... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Heart Soars
This book is a must have for any seeker of love or God. I carry it in my purse all the time. Any time I have a few minutes I pull it out for a delightful moment in the presence... Read more

Published on May 27, 2001 by jody w bargerstock

4.0 out of 5 stars The Subject Tonight Is A Verb
Dan Ladinsky moves the language of these poems to our hearts without asking permission from the guards at the gates. Read more

Published on March 15, 2001 by Beth McKee

4.0 out of 5 stars The Subject Tonight Is A Verb
Daniel Ladinsky moves language from audible sound or readable text and places the wording directly in the heart. Read more

Published on March 14, 2001 by Beth McKee

5.0 out of 5 stars Never a False Moment
Hafiz... each piece falls like rain,like buttery light,like a gentle knowing laugh and like quiet gems.. jeez... Read more

Published on June 19, 2000 by Rebecca Whetstine

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes!
A translation that includes the spirit behind the words

Published on January 12, 2000 by hammurabi

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