Jan 2006 - This book contains "60 wild and sweet poems of Hafiz" and is easily readable in one or two sittings. It was enjoyable and worth reading multiple times.

Some may feel this collection is too short given the cover price, but I find that poetry like this is best in small bits. The spacing of the words is perfect, adding air to the pieces.

I have Ladinsky's other set of translations The Gift, which I highly recommend. I do not believe there is any duplication in the pieces.

Ladinsky himself sounds like an interesting character. After an epiphany in the Arizona desert, he traveled to India to study culture and spiritual pursuits there.