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Synopsis
Poetry is the quintessence of Arab culture. In this book one of today's 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.
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About the Author
Adonis is widely considered one of the Arab world's greatest living poets. Born in Syria in 1930, he settled in Lebanon in the 1950s, where he became a central figure in the new Arabic poetry movement. He is the author of several classic works that have led to a rigorous reassessment of the Arab cultural heritage.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French, Arabic
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- PublisherUniv of Texas Pr
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0292738595
- ISBN 13 9780292738591
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages108
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