Odes. from the Persian
Odes from the Persian by George Borrow is a collection of poems translated from Persian into English. The book includes works by various Persian poets, including Hafiz and Saadi. It was first published in 1826 and has been reprinted several times since then.
By George Borrow · First published 1826 · Genre: Poetry, Translation, Classical Literature · 446 words
First lines
1. Boy, hand my friends the cup, 'tis time of roses now; Midst roses let us break each penitential vow; With shout and antic bound we'll in the garden stray; When nightingales are heard, we'll rove where roses blow; Here in this open spot fill, fill, and quaff away; Midst roses here we stand a troop with hearts that glow; The rose our long-miss'd friend retains in full array; No fairer pearls than friends and cups the roses know; Poor Hafiz loves the rose, and down his soul would lay, With joy, to win the dust its guardian's foot below.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1826 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Translation, Classical Literature, Romance, Philosophical
- Length: 446 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Translation — The text is a translation of Persian odes, adapting the original language and style into English.
- Classical Literature — The work draws from classical Persian literary traditions and themes.
- Romance — Themes of love and passion are prevalent throughout the text.
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poetry · Persian literature · translations · 19th century · lyric poetry · cultural exchange · Eastern themes · romanticism · literary adaptation · exoticism · metaphysical · nature