Persian Poetics

Rumi's Masnawi - Commentaries, Translations

Course • 21 lessons

High-quality scans of the best commentaries on Rumi's magnum opus

Books: Rumi's Diwan-i Shams & Translations

Course • 4 lessons

The best translations of Rumi's odes (ghazals)

Books: Rumi's Other Works & Translations

Course • 7 lessons

Masnavi Circle

Course • 12 lessons

Called ‘The Qur'ān in Persian,’ the Masnavi is Rumi’s magnum opus. It is among the most important works in the Muslim world, once read from the Balkans to the Bengal.

Dars-i Hafiz - Persian

Course • 12 lessons

Ḥāfiẓ is widely considered the greatest Persian poet. His poetry is ever-present in the hearts and minds of Persianate peoples and it would not be hyperbole to count his work a pillar of modern Iranian identity and culture.

Dars-i Hafiz - English

Course • 21 lessons

Ḥāfiẓ is widely considered the greatest Persian poet. His poetry is ever-present in the hearts and minds of Persianate peoples and it would not be hyperbole to count his work a pillar of modern Iranian identity and culture.