Abundance from the Desert Classical Arabic Poetry |
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| Author:
| Farrin, Raymond |
| Series title: | Middle East Literature in Translation Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8156-3515-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2017 |
| Publisher: | Syracuse University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $36.00 |
Book Description:
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Provides a comprehensive introduction to classical Arabic poetry, one of the richest of poetic traditions. Covering the period roughly of 500 to 1250 c.e., it features original translations and illuminating discussions of a number of major classical Arabic poems from a variety of genres. The poems are presented chronologically, each situated within a specific historical and literary context.
Provides a comprehensive introduction to classical Arabic poetry, one of the richest of poetic traditions. Covering the period roughly of 500 to 1250 c.e., it features original translations and illuminating discussions of a number of major classical Arabic poems from a variety of genres. The poems are presented chronologically, each situated within a specific historical and literary context.