An Introduction to Arabic Literature by Roger Allen (English) Paperback Book

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An introduction to Arabic literature from the fifth century to the present day.

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Roger Allen provides a comprehensive introductory survey of literary texts in Arabic, from their unknown beginnings in the fifth century AD to the present day. The volume focuses on the major genres of Arabic literature, dealing with Islam's sacred text, the Qur'an, and a wealth of poetry, narrative prose, drama and criticism. Allen reveals the continuities that link the creative output of the present day to the illustrious literary heritage of the past and incorporates an enormously rich body of popular literature typified most famously by The Arabian Nights. The volume is informed by Western critical approaches, but within each chapter the emphasis is on the texts themselves, with extensive quotations in English translation. Reference features include a chronology and a guide to further reading. A revised and abridged version of Allen's acclaimed study, The Arabic Literary Heritage, this book provides an invaluable student introduction to a major non-Western literary tradition.

Notes

From Arabic literary beginnings in the fifth century AD, to the present, this book includes studies of the Qur'an and The Arabian Nights. Aimed at students and academics.

Table of Contents

Preface; Note on translation, transliteration and further reading; Chronology; 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. Belletristic prose and narrative; 6. Drama; 7. The critical tradition; Guide to further reading; Index.

Review

'In scope, documentation, analysis and argument, Roger Allen's book is a welcome contribution, a masterpiece that deserves the best of scholarly appreciation and the right presence among texts in the field. It is a book that should appear on every reading list for courses and seminars in Arabic studies.' Journal of Arabic Literature 'There are few Arabists whose writings give the impression that they feel thoroughly at home in both classical and modern Arabic literature, and Professor Roger Allen is certainly one of them.' Journal of Islamic Studies

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An accessible introduction to Arabic literature from the fifth century to the present.

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'There are few Arabists whose writings give the impression that they feel thoroughly at home in both classical and modern Arabic literature, and Professor Roger Allen is certainly one of them.'Journal of Islamic Studies

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An accessible introduction to Arabic literature from the fifth century to the present.

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This volume provides a comprehensive introductory survey of literary texts in Arabic, from the fifth century to the present. 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.

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This volume provides a comprehensive introductory survey of literary texts in Arabic, from the fifth century to the present. 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.

Details ISBN0521776570 Short Title INTRO TO ARABIC LITERATURE Pages 288 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521776570 ISBN-13 9780521776578 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 892.709 Abridged Yes Year 2000 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises DOI 10.1604/9780521776578 UK Release Date 2000-07-13 AU Release Date 2000-07-13 NZ Release Date 2000-07-13 Author Roger Allen Publication Date 2000-07-13 Alternative 9780511800757 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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