Encyclopedia of Arabic Literature - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415185718 ISBN 13: 9780415185714

Publisher: Routledge, 1998

Synopsis

The Encyclopedia of Arabic Literature is an authoritative reference source on the most important authors, works, genres, key terms, concepts and issues in the Arabic literary tradition. The Encyclopedia covers the classical (pre-Islamic to 1258), transitional (1258-1798) and modern periods within a single work. In over 1300 separately-authored entries, many of the world's experts combine current research with traditional study to provide authoritative analysis and commentary on a wide range of areas. These include major authors, important works, and a variety of literary terms. Also covered are forms such as poetry, drama and newspaper writing and key critical concepts of Arabic literature.

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Review:

"This encyclopedia will be useful for students of Middle Eastern culture and philosophy, as well as literature, and should be a welcome addition to any academic or large publi library."-"Booklist, 9/98 "This is now the standard reference work for information on the most important authors, works, genres, key terms, and issues in the Arabic literary tradition from the classical to the modern period."-"Religious Studies Review, 4/99 "It is a pleasure to welcome a book destined to become a standard source for scholars, students, and librarians....Essential for collections in Arabic or Middle Eastern studies and comparative or world literature, and highly recommended for collections serving advanced readers."-"Choice, 10/98 "A unique and useful reference for the scholar or student...will make an excellent addition to academic or public collections specializing in things Arab or in world literature."-"Library Journal, July 1998

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0415185718
• ISBN 13: 9780415185714
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 857
• Editor: Meisami Julie Scott, Starkey Paul