Arabic Poetry: A Primer for Students by A.J. Arberry (English) Paperback Book

Description: Arabic Poetry by A.J. Arberry Originally published in 1965, this is an introductory book for university students of Arabic literature. Beginning with a substantial introduction on development, nature, forms and rhythms, the main body of the book is an anthology of Arabic poems in the original, from the sixth century onwards. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Originally published in 1965, this is an introductory book for university students of Arabic literature. It begins with a substantial introduction in English by Professor Arberry on the development, nature, forms and rhythms of Arabic poetry. The main body of the book is an anthology of Arabic poems in the original, from the sixth century onwards, giving examples of the work of some thirty of the greatest Arab poets. Each poem has a literal English translation on the facing page; the notes, on points of language and style, are placed at the foot across the whole opening. Biographical notes on the poets are placed at the end of the book. Author Biography Arthur John Arberry, as Head of the Department of Classics at Cairo University, acquired a firsthand knowledge of literary and social conditions in the Islamic Middle East. Between 1947 and 1969 he served as Sir Thomas Adams Professor of Arabic at Cambridge University. He published some twenty books in Islamic studies during his lifetime, many dealing with mysticism and poetry. Professor Arberry died in England in 1969. Table of Contents Authors note; Introduction; Text, Translation and Notes: 1. Al-Samaual; 2. Al-Nbigha; 3. Antara; 4. Al-Khans; 5. Umar Ibn Ab Raba; 6. Bashshr Ibn Burd; 7. Ab Nuws; 8. Abu L-Athiya; 9. Ab Tammm; 10. Ibn Al-Rm; 11. Al-Buhtur; 12. Ibn Al-Mutazz; 13. Al-Mutanabb; 14. Ab Firs; 15. Al-Sharf Al-Rad; 16. Mihyr Al-Dailam; 17. Al-Maarr; 18. Ibn Zaidn; 19. Ibn Al-Khaiyt; 20. Ibn Khafja; 21. Ibn Zuhr; 22. Ibn Unain; 23. Ibn Al-Frid; 24. Bah Al-Dn Xuhair; 25. Ibn Sahl; 26. Ibn Zkr; 27. Al-Brd; 29. Shauq; 30. Matrn; 31. Al-Rusf; Biographical notes. Promotional Originally published in 1965, this is an introductory book for university students of Arabic literature. Promotional "Headline" Originally published in 1965, this is an introductory book for university students of Arabic literature. Description for Bookstore Originally published in 1965, this is an introductory book for university students of Arabic literature. Beginning with a substantial introduction on development, nature, forms and rhythms, the main body of the book is an anthology of Arabic poems in the original, from the sixth century onwards. Description for Library Originally published in 1965, this is an introductory book for university students of Arabic literature. Beginning with a substantial introduction on development, nature, forms and rhythms, the main body of the book is an anthology of Arabic poems in the original, from the sixth century onwards. Details ISBN0521092574 Pages 184 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 1965 ISBN-10 0521092574 ISBN-13 9780521092579 Format Paperback Publication Date 1965-01-02 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle A Primer for Students Short Title ARABIC POETRY Language English Media Book DEWEY 892.71 Author A.J. Arberry DOI 10.1604/9780521092579 UK Release Date 1965-01-02 AU Release Date 1965-01-02 NZ Release Date 1965-01-02 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:35219020;

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