Persian Poetry Caravan

The Caravan

Eleven volumes, one road. Each poet has a book of his own.

Persian Poetry Caravan brings the classical Persian poets into modern English for general readers: clear, poetic, emotionally alive editions that carry the Persian alongside the English, with an introduction, a reflection, and a guide to the symbols for every poem.

• The Rose and the TavernHafez
  Love, longing, and the wisdom of the ages.
• The Reed and the FlameRumi
  Longing, separation, and the fire of union.
• The Rose Garden and the RoadSaadi
  Wisdom, conduct, and the art of living well.
• The Crown and the SwordFerdowsi
  Kings, heroes, and the long memory of Persia.
• The Lovers and the MoonNizami
  Romance, obsession, and the great love stories.
• The Cup and the StarsKhayyam
  Time, doubt, wine, and the passing hour.
• The River and the SongRudaki
  The first voice of Persian poetry.
• The Garden of AwakeningSanai
  The turn from the court to the spiritual road.
• The Birds and the BelovedAttar
  The journey of the soul toward its source.
• The Mirror and the GardenJami
  Beauty, reflection, and the last of the classical masters.
• The Persian Nightingales
  The lives of the poets, told as one continuous story.

To find every volume, search for Persian Poetry Caravan wherever you buy books.