Abu Al-Qasim Al-Shabbis Arab Poetic Imagination - A Critical Evaluation and Translation

This timely book critically evaluates the life, work and milieu of the Tunisian poet, Ab¿ al-Q¿sim al-Sh¿bb¿ (1909-1934), providing translations and detailed commentaries around his seminal work "al-Khay¿l al-Shi¿r¿ ¿inda al-¿Arab" ("Arabic Poetic Imagination").

List of contents

Part 1. Introduction. Part 2. "al-Khay¿l al-Shi¿r¿ ¿inda al-¿Arab": The Translation. 1. Imagination. 2. Poetic Imagination and Arabic Myths. 3. Poetic Imagination and Nature in Arabic Literature. 4. Poetic Imagination and Woman in Arabic Literature. 5. Poetic Imagination and Storytelling in Arabic Literature. 6. A Broad Perspective on Arabic Literature. 7. The Arab Spirit. References.

About the author

Ronak Husni is a distinguished scholar specializing in Arabic Language, Modern Arabic Literature, and Translation Studies. She earned her PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Dr. Husni has held teaching positions at various academic institutions in the UK, including Durham University and Heriot-Watt University, with a focus on Arabic Language, Modern Arabic literature, and Translation Studies. Currently, she is a Professor at the American University of Sharjah. Her notable works include co-authoring "Muslim Women in Law and Society: Annotated Translation of al-Tahir al-Haddad's Imra'tuna fi 'l-Sharia wa 'l-Mujtama, with an Introduction" and "Arabic-English-Arabic Translation: Issues and Strategies."

Summary

This timely book critically evaluates the life, work and milieu of the Tunisian poet, Abu al-Qasim al-Shabbi (1909-1934), providing translations and detailed commentaries around his seminal work “al-Khayal al-Shi?ri ?inda al-?Arab” (“Arabic Poetic Imagination").

Product details

• Authors: Ronak Husni, Husni Ronak
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032818627
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3281862-7
• No. of pages: 198
• Series: Culture and Civilization in the Middle East
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Poetry, LITERARY CRITICISM / Poetry, Society & culture: general, LITERARY CRITICISM / Middle Eastern, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, Middle East, Regional Studies, Literature: history & criticism, Regional / International studies, Society and culture: general, Literature: history and criticism, Abu Al-Qasim Al-Shabbi;Arabic literature;Poetic;Imagination