Saʻdī dar ghazal Persian 2026

“Saadi in Ghazal” by Saeed Hamidian is an analytical study of Saadi Shirazi’s ghazals and his position within the tradition of Persian lyric poetry. In this work, the author examines the intellectual, thematic, and structural characteristics of Saadi’s ghazals through a relatively impartial approach, using analytical and comparative methods.

One of the central questions explored in the book is the nature of love in Saadi’s ghazals and the relationship between earthly love and mystical love in his poetry. To address this issue, Hamidian analyzes different types of Saadi’s ghazals and classifies them based on features that distinguish mystical ghazals from other forms of lyric poetry. In parts of the book, Saadi’s ghazals are also compared with the poetry of Hafez, highlighting the similarities and differences between these two great figures of Persian ghazal.

The book is organized into five sections. The first section, “From Backgrounds and Predecessors,” discusses poets such as Sanai, Anvari, and Khaqani, as well as the historical development of ghazal before Saadi. The second section, “Types of Saadi’s Ghazals,” focuses on the classification of his lyric poems. The third section, “The Trunk, Branches, and Blossoms,” examines Saadi’s thoughts, experiences, and their reflection throughout his literary works. The fourth section, “In the Connection of Motifs,” explores the roots, themes, and distinctive methods of Saadi’s ghazal composition. The fifth section, “From Sahl-e Momtane‘,” examines the famous characteristic of Saadi’s language: apparent simplicity combined with a difficulty that makes imitation almost impossible.

Overall, “Saadi in Ghazal” is a scholarly work for a deeper understanding of Saadi’s romantic and intellectual world, the structure of his ghazals, his style of expression, and his role in the development of Persian lyric poetry. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers of Persian literature, and serious readers of Saadi’s works.