The Nightingales are Drunk - Penguin Little Black Classics
The Nightingales are Drunk - Penguin Little Black Classics
paperback | English
Published:
26 February, 2015
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Description
'Drunk or sober, king or soldier, none will be excluded'
Sensual, profound, delighted, wise, Hafez's poems have enchanted their readers for more than 600 years. One of the greatest figures of world literature, he remains today the most popular poet in modern Iran.
Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.
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More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780141980263 |
| ISBN10 | 0141980265 |
| Number Of Pages | 64 |
| Item Weight | 55 g |
| Product Dimensions | 112 x 161 x 7 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
Hafez (c. 1315-1390) was a 14th-century poet from the city of Shiraz, Iran. Renowned for his lyrical poetry, particularly his ghazals, he remains among the most celebrated of the Persian poets and his influence is widely felt to this day.