Learn Persian while reading poetry
For upper intermediate students
English-Farsi Textbook
who want to improve reading skills specifically, as well as expanding vocabulary and writing abilities. Meanwhile, you learn a lot about Iranian contemporary poetry. The lessons are designed so that you can read the poems easily with the help of signs. There are more than 500 new words in this book but you can learn them slowly during the titles. Every lesson has English translation to improve your vocabulary. Sohrab was born in Kashan, Iran in 1928. He completed his elementary and secondary education in Kashan and moved to Tehran in 1943 to study at a teachers’ college. He worked as a teacher for a few years, then enrolled as a student in the faculty of fine arts school at the University of Tehran and graduated with honors. Sohrab Sepehri was very talented in fine arts and his paintings were displayed in many European exhibits. His paintings are about nature and one of his paintings was sold in Tehran in 2018. He is one of Iran’s foremost modernist painters. Unfortunately, he moved to England for treatment but he had to return to Tehran because of the progression of his illness. Finally, he passed away in Pars Hospital in Tehran on April 28, 1980. He was buried in Kashan.
Iranian Contemporary Poetry: Sohrab Sepehri
Selected Teachings - Fihe Ma Fih
For advanced learners
English-Farsi Textbook
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Fihe Ma Fihi (In It is, what is in It) provides a record of seventy-one talks and lectures given by Rumi on various occasions to his disciples. This book is one of the first Persian prose books after the so-called Persian literature revolution. Moreover, the book has become an introduction to the Masnavi. Also, many concepts in Sufism are described in this book in simple terms. After each teaching, you find a blank page, where you may write down your observations. What you have experienced in life, or how this teaching may help you in the future. Even to write the main idea or interesting sentences for yourself. As no word can change to knowledge, before passing through yourself.
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Persian Classical Poetry: Rumi
Selected poems to learn Persian while reading Persian poetry
For upper intermediate students
English-Farsi Textbook
Forough Farrokhzad, (December 29, 1934 - February 13, 1967), was a prominent contemporary Iranian poet and documentarian.Forough is the fourth child of Toran Vaziri and Colonel Mohammad Farrokhzad. Other members of his family include his younger brother, Fereydoun Farrokhzad, and his older sister, Puran Farrokhzad. She published five books of poetry, which are among the best examples of contemporary Persian poetry. Forough Farrokhzad died at the age of 32 due to a car overturned.
Forough started her career with the collections of The Captive, Wall and Rebellion in the form of Nimai's poetry. Then getting to know Ebrahim Golestan, a famous Iranian writer and filmmaker, and working with him led to an intellectual and literary transformation in Forough.
When he returned to poetry again, with the publication of another collection, The Rebirth, she aroused widespread praise. Then she published the collection "Let's believe in the beginning of the cold season" to establish her position as a great poet in contemporary Iranian poetry. Forough's works and poems have been translated into English, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, German and Hebrew.
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Iranian Contemporary Poetry: Forugh Farrokhzad
Selected Tales - Masnavi
For advanced learners
English-Farsi Textbook
"Classical Persian Literature: Simplified Tales from Rumi’s Masnavi" is an essential resource for upper-intermediate and advanced Farsi learners, offering 23 carefully selected stories from Rumi’s timeless "Masnav". Part of the Persian Garden Series, this book simplifies complex tales while preserving their spiritual depth. Each passage is accompanied by Farsi phonetic markings and English translations, ensuring ease of reading and comprehension. With engaging exercises after each tale, ranging from reading comprehension to deeper poetic analysis, this book provides an enriching experience for those looking to improve their Persian while exploring the profound wisdom of Rumi.
Persian Classical Poetry: Rumi
Selected Tales - Masnavi
with morals explained
English Textbook
"Rumi’s Gems: Simplified Stories from the Masnavi" is a collection of timeless tales that distills the profound wisdom of Rumi’s "Masnavi" into accessible and engaging stories for readers of all ages. Each story offers a glimpse into the heart of Sufi mysticism, exploring themes of love, spiritual growth, and the journey toward divine truth. Through these simplified yet richly meaningful narratives, readers are invited to experience the universal lessons of Rumi’s teachings, presented in a way that resonates with both the spirit and the soul.
Persian Classical Poetry: Rumi
Rumi's Meditations
English Textbook
"The Mirror of the Soul: Reading and Reflecting on Rumi's Poems" is a journey into the heart of Rumi’s timeless wisdom. This book guides readers through key factors to consider while exploring Rumi's poetry, helping to deepen understanding of his spiritual messages. Readers will learn how to reflect on the profound themes of love, unity, and the divine found within his work, discovering new layers of meaning with each reading.
Featuring sample poems from the Masnavi, each accompanied by thoughtful analyses, this book offers clear interpretations of Rumi’s teachings. With 54 inspiring sayings and quotes included, readers will find moments of deep reflection and meditation. Enriched with beautiful illustrations inspired by Persian Miniature Art, this collection invites readers not just to read, but to experience Rumi’s poetry as a mirror to their own soul.
Persian Classical Poetry: Rumi
