| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 263 pages) |
| Contents |
1. An essay on precedents and principles -- 2. The contexts of the literary tradition -- 3. The Qura̓̄n : sacred text and cultural yardstick -- 4. Poetry -- 5. Belletristic prose and narrative -- 6. Drama -- 7. The critical tradition |
| Summary |
This volume provides a comprehensive introductory survey of literary texts in Arabic, from the fifth century to the present day. With extensive quotations in translation, a chronology and a guide to further reading, it is an invaluable student introduction to a major non-Western literary tradition |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-248) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Arabic literature -- History and criticism
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Arabic literature
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0511118414 |
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0511034512 |
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9780511034510 |
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051115111X |
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9780511151118 |
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0511049757 |
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9780511049750 |
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9780511118418 |
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9780521776578 |
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0521776570 |
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9780521772303 |
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0521772303 |
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9780511800757 |
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0511800754 |
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