Poetry is the quintessence of Arab culture. In this book one of the foremost Arab poets reinterprets a rich and ancient heritage. He examines the oral tradition of the pre-Islamic poetry of Arabia and the relationship between Arabic poetry and the Qur'an, and between poetry and thought. He also assesses the challenges of modernism and the impact of western culture on the Arab poetic tradition. Stimulating in their originality, eloquent in their treatment of a wide range of poetry and criticism, these reflections open up fresh perspectives on one of the world's greatest - and least explored - literatures.
| ISBN: | 9780863563317 |
| Publication date: | 14th February 2003 |
| Author: | Adunis |
| Publisher: | Saqi Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 108 pages |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: poetry and poets |
Poetry is the quintessence of Arab culture. In this book one of the foremost Arab poets reinterprets a rich and ancient heritage. He examines the oral tradition of the pre-Islamic poetry of Arabia and the relationship between Arabic poetry and the Qur'an, and between poetry and thought. He also assesses the challenges of modernism and the impact of western culture on the Arab poetic tradition. Stimulating in their originality, eloquent in their treatment of a wide range of poetry and criticism, these reflections open up fresh perspectives on one of the world's greatest - and least explored - literatures.
An Introduction to Arab Poetics features in the following genres: Literary studies: poetry and poets
An Introduction to Arab Poetics is available in Paperback
An Introduction to Arab Poetics was written by Adunis and published by Saqi Books
An Introduction to Arab Poetics has 108 pages
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