عاشقانه‌ها - اشعار عاشقانه ایرانی

by Various

همراه با تصاویری از گنجینه‌ی موزه‌ی بریتانیا
دو زبانه

Genres: Poetry, Iran, Classics, Literature, Romance

87 pages

First published September 26, 2005

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Reviews

[Dana Al-Basha | دانة الباشا · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the Persian culture is so rich and vibrant with art, poetry and beauty, and yet no matter how enchanting, it's still mysterious, because of the language barrier and closed culture of Iran. I really want to read about their culture and carpets, legends, poetry and recipes but there aren't any books that I found interesting or of a whole collection such as Hafiz poetry, in Arabic or English. They are always like little quotes.



This book, for example, is like a tasting cocktail, you sample the food but you are never full, it includes tidbits of poetry, art, and explanation about poets, male and female. I LOVE the names Tahmina and Thuraya. I always say, if I have twins, I'll call them that.




Still, I'm glad I bought the book, because it introduced me to new poets that I can google.

[صان · Rating 4 out of 5]

شعرهاش خوب بودن، ولی شعر های خیلی بهتری هم وجود داره که تو این کتاب اشاره ای بهشون نشده بود.
تصاویر بسیار جذاب و جالب بودن و توضیحات بسیار کامل و گویا!

[Valida Karimova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Persian Poetry is the center of LOVE...
Persian Poetry expresses LOVE fully...
In the Persian language - the pronunciation of the words, connection and fluency of the words, are amazing...

[Lydia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a gorgeous selection of poetry. Just gorgeous. I am so glad that I picked it up from the library.
A selection of Persian love poetry from different eras, accompanied by images of Persian art. The artwork was all beautiful and intricate and every poem was a delight. It is so rare to come across a collection where there is not a single dud poem, but this was one of those rare treasures.
It was the perfect book to keep by my bedside and read a few pages each night. Just captivatingly stunning.

[Mehran Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

beautiful poetry and art, 2 stars because they cut off the full persian text for several poems, which is frustrating. also British museum is poopy :)

[Shakiba Bahrami · Rating 5 out of 5]

▪︎بخشی از کتاب، سروده‌ی پروین جهانبانی:

من یک زنم
که عشق را در جانش زنده بگور نکرد
کویری که فریاد زد: بر من ببار
من دلم گرفته است
من یک زنم
مطرود درگاه خدایان
بگذار، سبززبانان عشق‌ناشناس
رابعه را و فروغ را سرزنش کنند
زنانی که عشق را به خاطر سرخ بودنش دوست می‌دارند
زنانی که در حصار کوچک با دردهایشان نمی‌گنجند!
و زنانی که احساسشان را
در کنج روسری و گوشه‌ی چادر و زیر پته‌ی فرش پنهان نکرده‌اند!

[clarissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

some of the best poetry i’ve read all year

[صالحة · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book, Shahriyar says: “Never will die the one whose heart is alive with love”. That reminded me of these verses of Ibn Al Ra’alā’:

لَيْسَ مَنْ ماتَ فاِستراحَ بِمَيْتٍ
إنَّمَا المَيْتُ مَيِّتُ الأحياءِ
إنَّما المَيْتُ مَنْ يعيشُ ذليلاً
سِيّئاً بالُهُ قليلَ الرّجاءِ

Love: It’s what I have for the persian culture. I can’t but feel atonished each time I fall upon a persian poem or a miniature, how glorious is the intertwining of sufism with everything! How rich are the symbols: Moons, pomegranates, cypress trees, willows, gardens, reed, flute, wine, jugs, nightingale, ruby, lapis lazuli, violets, roses, paradise, musk, amber…. “Can the centre of love and beauty be ever silenced?”

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took it to a romanesque role playing game set in the Ottoman empire and it helped me a lot to let my character express her feelings.
It is beautiful poetry, too.

[Rune Clausen · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Today, separated from my love, I am
Without companion, sweetheart and friend, I am
The one who did not sleep in the darkness of night, I am
In short, entangled in every sorrow, I am."
- Nasibi Gilani

This collection encompasses a lot of very beautiful poems, that covers all aspects of love, but the romantic, but also tragic parts. Separation as well as unification. A wide selection of poets from different times, with accompanying art for each poem. A magnificent little book with a great impact.

[Paulia BSN-RN]

Randomly Selected Page: At last I was recaptured by his love
Resisting had no effect
Love is like an ocean without a shore
How can one swim there, oh wise one?
Love must be taken right to the end
Many unsuitable things must be accepted
Ugliness must be seen as if it were good
Poison must be taken as if it were sugar
I was disobedient and did not understand:
The harder you pull, the tighter the rope.
Raba'a

[Brittany Picardi Ruiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written and a wonderful little book to keep at your bed side for those times when poetic therapy is much needed.

[DonutKnow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heartwarming. When you're PMSing and in a melancholic mood, a few lines from this book will make you feel special. Really needed that.

[Ostap Bender · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is certainly an attractive little book, with color reproductions of Iranian art and Persian script accompanying each of the translated poems. I found the poems themselves a little simple, however. It may spur interest in pursuing either individual poets, or reading Firdausi’s Shahnama (‘The Book of Kings’), from which there are several excerpts.

Here are a few poems from across the centuries:

As soon as I saw you, I died
I am in turmoil, filled with passion and sorrow.
I cannot see the clear light of day for pain, and so
The sun has turned into lapis lazuli for me.
Just make me happy in secret
And return my youth to me.
- Firdausi, from Shahnama (Sudaba and Siyavush); ~1010

Around Vis, Ramin put his arm
Like a golden necklace around a tall fair cypress.
If they were seen from Paradise
No one would have been more beautiful.
The bed full of flowers and precious stones
The pillows full of musk and amber
Lips upon lips, and face turned to face
Playful like a ball in a field
The closeness, holding the beloved,
Turned their two bodies into one –
If rain had fallen on these two fair bodies
A raindrop would not have moistened there chests.
- Gurgani, from Vis and Ramin (1040-1054)

Last night, from the palm of the love-selling beauty,
I drank the wine of union until the morning.
Tonight, with a hundred thousand screams and cries,
I wait – when will there be another night like that?
- Anvari (died 1169)

Though I am old, hold me tight in your arms at night
So at dawn I will rise beside you as a young man.
- Hafiz (1325-1390)

Today, separated from my love, I am
Without companion, sweetheart and friend, I am
The one who did not sleep in the darkness of night, I am
In short, entangled in every sorrow, I am.
- Nasibi Gilani (died 1537)

[R-mig · Rating 5 out of 5]

How I love being back reading parts of Hafiz's work after so many years. I had forgotten how much I loved Arabic print. Even though the samples were in Persian and not Arabic, I started remembering my Arabic literature classes, and how much I enjoyed reading Hafiz's works.
While reading the book, I found myself tracing the Persian print with my fingers. It's just too beautiful.

Here are four of my favorite poems from the book.
"I am the servant of the one who steals a heart,
Or falls in love with the one who gives life.
He who is neither lover nor beloved
May not even be found in the realm of God." (Sa'di)

"Today, separated from my love, I am
Without companion, sweetheart and friend, I am
The one who did not sleep in the darkness of night, I am
In short, entangled in every sorrow, I am." (Nasibi Gilani)

"No, she has not yet died, because I am still alive
She is alive in my sorrow, my poem and my fantasy
Whatever poetic heritage I have is hers
Can the center of love and beauty be ever silenced
And that sweet woman die - she, who bore Shahriyar?
'Never will die the one whose heart is alive with love'." (Shahriyar)

"Everyone's heart is broken one way or another
Whether by strangers or by friends
There is no objection if it is broken by a stranger,
But by the friend, why?" (Nahid Yousefi)


The paintings are to die for. Honestly, all 91 pages are pure goodness.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've always been curious to learn more about Persian poetry and this book was a good introduction to it. Persian poems tend to be short and often with almost fleeting imagery. It takes some time to absorb the feeling of it, and having the poetry paired with relevant Persian paintings (with explanations) from the British Museum allowed you to do that lingering and enjoy two forms of art from this ancient land. The print quality is excellent. Here is an example:

Why do you ask me the color of his eyes?
When did the colour of his eyes ever capture me?
The fire that sparked from his eyes
Was what ensnared this mad heart.

Forugh Farrokhzad

[Modd Khaothiemsung · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is very nice to read this book to understand Persian culture compare with other cultures in poetry's arts.

This book, also, express the emotion of love which some are different from the other love poets.

Hope you enjoy with this book.

[Sandrine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely little book made of small poems and beautiful illustrations. Received as a gift from an Iranian friend after a visit to the V&A Iran exhibition. All ties nicely together, beautiful short poems which caries you away to this beautiful country suffering so much.

[May Phoenix · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,75 ⭐️

"On my manuscript I write the words:
Be eternal, oh dawn of love."
- Forugh Farrokhzad

A beautiful selection of poetic lines and images from the British Museum. It made me want to read more Persian poetry.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some poems are too specific to the culture to relate to, but others cut to the core. The pages and illustrations are beautiful

[Sara Akhavan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful - would give it 5 stars but quite a few of the original Persian poems are incompletely included. It would have been nice to see the whole poems themselves.

[Layla · Rating 4 out of 5]

My only criticism is that I wish there were more poems! A collection of extracts was not enough… the allegories were mesmerising… about love, faith, or both?

[Matineh sanaeipour · Rating 5 out of 5]

تاریخ شروع و اتمام کتاب: ۱۷/مهر/۱۴۰۲

[Thando · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a beautiful cultural experience. From the poetry to the art. I also learnt a few things. Can't complain

[Behrooz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed it.

[Hojjat Memari · Rating 4 out of 5]

عاشقانه ها کتابی با حجم کم و نفاست زیاد است. در وهله ی اوّل باید به آقای فیلی زاده، صفحه آرا و طراح روی جلد آن تبریک گفت که بسیار جذب کننده است. تابلو ها و آثار و چاپ اونها هم بسیار عالی است. فقط اشعارانتخاب شده خانم سرخوش کرتیس به نظر می رسد با سلیقه ی خاصّی انتخاب شده، مثلاً از شعرای طراز اوّلی مثل بیدل دهلوی، صائب تبریزی، کلیم کاشانی و ناصر خسرو هیچ شعری در مجموعه نیست در حالی که از شعرای طراز دوّمی مثل نسیبی و مهستی اشعاری آمده است و منتخب ظاهرا ادبیات فارسی را صرفاً محمل عشق زمینی یا اعتراض زنان فرض کرده است. در حالیکه قله های ادبیات ما رو مضامین معرفتی تشکیل میده. جا داشته که نسخه ای به این نفیسی که واقعا زیباست، اشعار منتخب آن تمثیل گر میراث ادبی و اخلاقی و عرفانی و تصوّف ادب ایرانی هم باشد.و

[Ramzzi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful introductory collection. If only the painting details are not as convoluted and written simpler. So far—the Persian poets, works, and their select biographies lived up to the hype of history of literature. Certainly, they have a universe of their own, and had exerted tremendous influence on world poets like Goethe, Balagtas, Rimbaud, and Pound, including also the popular translator and poet, Robert Fitzgerald.

Out from this universe, Rabaʼa Qazdari is definitely the most gripping of them all.

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very beautiful selection of Persian poems, very nicely presented by the British Museum. I would recommend it for beginners in Persian poetry, or people that would like to have an approach to Persian poetry but don't know any Persian.

[Elahe · Rating 4 out of 5]

این کوزه چو من عاشق زاری بودست
در بند سر زلف نگاری بودست
این دسته که بر گردن او می بینی
دستی است که بر گردن یاری بودست
خیام

[M.A. Guglielmo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful little book pairing Persian love poetry of different time periods with plates of art.