Lesson 2

Persian poetry with English translation | Famous Iranian Poets

The Persian Poetry section introduces learners to the classic and modern poetry that is central to Persian culture. By studying the works of renowned poets like Rumi, Hafez, and Ferdowsi, you’ll gain insight into the themes, language, and philosophy that have shaped Persian thought for centuries. Each lesson breaks down the vocabulary, metaphors, and poetic forms found in Persian poetry, allowing you to appreciate and interpret these literary works on a deeper level.

In this section, you’ll explore the artistic and symbolic language of Persian poetry. From love and mysticism to nature and spirituality, Persian poetry covers universal themes that resonate across time. Lessons guide you through poetic forms such as ghazals and quatrains, focusing on the use of imagery, rhythm, and symbolic language. We’ll examine the cultural significance of each poet and provide interpretations of complex verses. This section is ideal for learners who want to appreciate Persian’s artistic depth and enhance their language skills by exploring nuanced, elevated forms of expression.

Persian is a very rich language in its literature, poems, stories and vocabularies. Every week, we learn a Persian poem by famous Iranian poets. Today's poem is by Ohadi Maraqei.