Sharḥ-i ghazal’hā-yi ‘ārifānah va ṣūfiyānah-yi Ḥāfiẓ

In this scholarly work published in Tihrān, Dr Īraj Amīr-i Z̤iyā’ī provides an insightful exploration into the Dīvān of the legendary poet Hāfiẓ. Titled Sharḥ-i ghazal’hā-yi ‘ārifānah va ṣūfiyānah-yi Ḥāfiẓ, the text moves beyond traditional hagiography by applying modern critical frameworks such as Russian formalism and existentialism. The author meticulously categorizes the ghazals into ascetic, mystical, and racy (Rindāna) themes, offering a nuanced look at the psychological and social undercurrents of 14th-century Shīrāz. Through a detailed analysis of specific verses, Amīr-i Z̤iyā’ī examines the interplay between reason and love, as well as the poet’s critique of hypocrisy and religious formalism. This second edition, issued by the Rūz’āmad press, serves as a vital resource for students of Persian literature and Islamic mysticism seeking to understand the enduring complexity of the Lisan al-Ghayb.