Poems from the Divan of Hafiz

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"Poems from the Divan of Hafiz" by Hafiz is a collection of poems compiled in the late 14th century. This divān contains mostly Persian verses, with ghazals forming its centerpiece alongside qasidas, quatrains, and other poetic forms. Hafiz's work demonstrates masterful imagination and linguistic artistry, profoundly influencing Persian literature. The collection survives in roughly 1,700 manuscripts scattered across continents, making it one of the most copied literary works in history. His verses remain woven into everyday Iranian conversation, reflecting an enduring cultural presence that spans centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)