Selected Ghazals of Shams-e Tabrizi

Description

The book "Gozideh-ye Qazaliate Shams" presents a selection of the most beautiful ghazals composed by the renowned Persian poet, Jalal al-Din Muhammad Balkhi, commonly known as Rumi. This anthology, meticulously curated by the esteemed contemporary scholar, Dr. Mohammad Reza Shafiei Kadkani, encompasses nearly seven hundred pages and has been published by the Scientific and Cultural Publications. In the preface to the work, Dr. Shafiei Kadkani discusses the approach he has taken in compiling this selection. He emphasizes the intention to choose ghazals that shine more brightly in terms of emotional connection and the emotional background within one of the spiritual and psychological climates of Rumi. The selection also seeks distinctiveness in terms of rhythm and musicality, with words and poetic language possessing greater eloquence and harmony.