Hafiz (14th century)
Persian mystic and poet. He was born sometime between the years 1310-1337 in Shiraz , Persia (Iran), son of a certain Baha-ud-Din. His lyrical poems, ghazals are noted for their beauty and bring to fruition the love, mysticism, and early Sufi themes that had long pervaded Persian poetry.
From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hafez
It is generally believed that Hafez died at the age of 69. His tomb is located in the Musalla Gardens of Shiraz.
See also: http://www.sacred-texts.com/isl/hafiz.htm
Poetry: http://www.poetseers.org/the_poetseers/hafiz/gift
Please report any failed links to Richard. Thanks.
|