Description |
xi, 212 pages ; 25 cm |
Contents |
The foundations of letter-writing in pre-modern Islamic society -- Epistolary prose, poetry and oratory: essentials of the debate -- The power of the pen and the primacy of script -- The composition secretary (i): background and status -- The composition secretary (ii): moral and inner qualities -- Balaga, epistolary structure and style -- Epistolary protocol |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-207) and index |
Subject |
Letter writing -- Religious aspects -- Islam
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Letter writing -- Islamic countries.
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ISBN |
0748633731 (hbk.) |
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9780748633739 (hbk.) |
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