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Informationen zum Autor Sharron Gu, the author of several books in international law, has traveled the world for thirty years to research different cultures and languages. She lives in Ontario, Canada. Klappentext This history of literary Arabic describes the evolution of Arabic poetry and prose in the context of music, ritual performance, the arts and architecture. The thousands-of-years-old language is perhaps more highly developed and refined than any other on earth. This book focuses on what is unique about Arabic compared to other major languages of the world (Greek, Latin, Hebrew, English and Spanish) and how the distinct characteristics of Arabic took shape at various points in its history. The book provides a cultural background for understanding social and political institutions and religious beliefs--more influenced by the rhythms and depths of poetic language than other cultures--in the Middle East today. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroductionPart One: The Sound and Rhythm of Poetry1.¿Music and Poetry Before Arabic2.¿Recording the Sound of Poetry3.¿Rhythm from Poetry, to Prose, to SpeechPart Two: The Formation of Arabic Imagery4.¿Imagery of the World: Poetry and Prose5.¿Imagery of the Universe: Arts and Literature6.¿Imagery of Man and His Feelings7.¿The World in Arabic FictionConclusionChapter NotesBibliographyIndex
