The Man of Wiles in Popular Arabic Literature A Study of a Medieval Arab Hero |
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| Author:
| Lyons, M. C. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7486-4502-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Publisher: | Edinburgh University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $120.00 |
Book Description:
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The Man of Wiles appears in every hero cycle within classical Arabic literature - proof of his popularity with the audiences of Arab story-tellers. This study sets out in detail the lives of these men for those who cannot access the original texts.
The Man of Wiles appears in every hero cycle within classical Arabic literature - proof of his popularity with the audiences of Arab story-tellers. This study sets out in detail the lives of these men for those who cannot access the original texts.