Abundance From the Desert - Classical Arabic Poetry

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.

About the author

Raymond Farrin is assistant professor of Arabic at the American University of Kuwait. His articles have been published in such journals as the Journal of Arabic Literature and the Muslim World.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Raymond Farrin
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2017
• EAN: 9780815635154
• ISBN: 978-0-8156-3515-4
• No. of pages: 392
• Series: Middle East Literature in Tran; Middle East Literature in Tran; Middle East Literature in Translation
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies