The Arabic literary heritage : the development of its genres and criticism / Roger Allen.
The Arabic literary heritage : the development of its genres and criticism / Roger Allen.
The Arabic literary heritage : the development of its genres and criticism / Roger Allen.
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[Cambridge, UK] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Date
1998.
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N892.709/8
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English
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Physical content
xxxvii, 437 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. An essay on precedents and principles -- 2. The contexts of the literary tradition -- 3. The Qur'an: sacred text and cultural yardstick -- 4. Poetry -- 5. Bellettristic prose and narrative -- 6. Drama -- 7. The critical tradition.
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[Cambridge, UK] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1998.
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Summary
Roger Allen describes the cultural tradition of literary texts in Arabic, from the fifth century A.D. to the present day. His organizing principle is not that of traditional literary histories, but is rather based on accounts of the major genres of Arabic literature. Within each chapter the emphasis is on the texts themselves, and those who created...
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The Arabic literary heritage : the development of its genres and criticism / Roger Allen.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-416) and index.
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N892.709/8
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74VvErQEOooX
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0521480663 (hb)
9780521480666 (hb)
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892.709
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991011674289702626
