On Earth Or in Poems - The Many Lives of Al-Andalus

The idea of al-Andalus-medieval Muslim Iberia-has many uses, inspiring artists and activists who imagine a place and time of peaceful coexistence among Europeans, North Africans, and Middle Easterners; Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Eric Calderwood explores the consolidation of this reputation and its impact on artistic and political aspiration.

About the author

Eric Calderwood is Associate Professor of Comparative and World Literature at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the author of the award-winning Colonial al-Andalus. He is a contributor to NPR, the BBC, and Foreign Policy.

Summary

The idea of al-Andalus—medieval Muslim Iberia—has many uses, inspiring artists and activists who imagine a place and time of peaceful coexistence among Europeans, North Africans, and Middle Easterners; Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Eric Calderwood explores the consolidation of this reputation and its impact on artistic and political aspiration.

Product details

• Authors: Eric Calderwood
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.05.2023
• EAN: 9780674980365
• ISBN: 978-0-674-98036-5
• No. of pages: 360
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; European History, Spain, HISTORY / Middle East / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / European / Spanish & Portuguese, Literature: history & criticism, Middle Eastern history, Literature: history and criticism, HISTORY / Europe / Spain