More Than All the Rich Man's Gold: Hafiz and the Nature Photography of Simone Lipscomb

Hafiz, the 14th century Persian poet, wrote of the Beloved and used imagery of nature in his descriptions of what we think of as God. He wrote of a need to move beyond worldly desires for gold and riches and connect with the spiritual essence behind all form.

Through the translations by Thomas Rain Crowe and the nature photography of Simone Lipscomb, readers are taken on a journey of the senses to a place where truth abides. Stanzas are paired with stunning images that help awaken the heart ...