Persian Poetics

Saʿdī’s Bustan - English

Course • 18 lessons

Considered one of the greatest books of all time, Saʿdī Shīrāzī’s ‘Būstān’ (Orchard) is a compilation of worldly wisdom and Saʿdī’s life experiences. Completed in 1257, the work is four thousand couplets of poetry divided into ten chapters.

Saʿdī’s Gulistan (Rose Garden) - 2023

Course • 33 lessons

A new look at Saʿdī’s classic text.

The Divine Path: Hātif’s Journey to God

Course • 3 lessons

Is there a single path to God, or do all religions have a way? Join the 18th-century Persian poet and mystic Hātif-i Iṣfahānī as he takes us down a captivating journey in three faith traditions, culminating in his realization of God.

Hafiz's Diwan - Commentaries, Translations

Course • 35 lessons

Rumi's Masnawi - Commentaries, Translations

Course • 21 lessons

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