Author: Roger Allen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521776578
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 290

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

Author: J. Brugman
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004663037
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 455

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Author: David Tresilian
Publisher: Saqi
ISBN: 0863568025
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 162

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Modern Arabic literature remains little known and poorly understood despite growing curiosity among European readers. This brief introduction offers a unique overview, focusing on developments over the last fifty years. It provides a guide to the literary landscape, indicating the major landmarks in the shape of authors, ideas and debates. The picture that emerges shows that the literature of the modern Arab world, Europe's closest neighbour, is not so far from us as we are sometimes encouraged to think. A timely contribution to the dialogue between East and West, bringing modern Arabic literature into the mainstream for English-speaking readers. 'Tresilian's book is not only informative about its subject but also provides thought-provoking messages to the general reader.' -- Denys Johnson Davies Banipal

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Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814738265
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 496

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NYU Press and NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) announce the establishment of the Library of Arabic Literature (LAL), a new publishing series offering Arabic editions and English translations of the great works of classical Arabic literature. The translations, rendered in parallel-text format with Arabic and English on facing pages, will be undertaken by renowned scholars of Arabic literature and Islamic studies, and will include a full range of works, including poetry, poetics, fiction, religion, philosophy, law, science, history and historiography. Unprecedented in its scope, LAL will produce authoritative and fiable editions of the Arabic and modern, lucid English translations, introducing the treasures of the Arabic literary heritage to scholars and students, as well as to a general audience of readers.

Author: Adonis
Publisher: Saqi
ISBN: 0863567371
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 78

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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 pre-Islamic Arabian poetry, as well as the relationship between Arabic poetry and the Qur'an, and between poetry and thought. Adonis 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. 'The most intellectually stimulating of several Arab books of unique literary distinction in fine translations ... Translated with uncommon intelligence ... As important a cultural manifesto as any written today.' Edward Said, Independent on Sunday 'Adonis's only prose work available in English is this book. The loss is ours and it is massive, for Adonis is a writer like Neruda or Marquez.' Geoff Dyer, Independent 'Introduces the reader to a new way of interpreting all poetry, and to many marvellous words that do not have an English equivalent.' Arts Letter

Author: Paul Starkey
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748696539
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 233

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An introduction to Modern Arabic Literature, from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present

Author: Roger Allen
Publisher: New York : Ungar Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 416

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Author: Angelika Neuwirth
Publisher: Al Saqi
ISBN: 9780863566943
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 505

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A highly readable collection that maintains that Arabic literature reflects the Western postmodern condition without denying its own traditions.

Author: A. F. L. Beeston
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521240158
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 567

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The History provides an invaluable source of reference of the intellectual, literary and religious heritage of the Arabic-speaking and Islamic world.

Author: Salih J. Altoma
Publisher: Saqi Books
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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This indispensible guide to modern Arabic literature in English translation features not only a comprehensive bibliography but also chapters on fiction, drama, poetry, and autobiography, as well as a special chapter on Iraq's Arabic literature. By focusing on Najib Mahfuz, one of Arabic Literature's luminaries, and on poetry--a major, if not the major genre of the region-- Altoma assesses the progress made towards a wider reception of Arabic writing throughout the western world.