Early islamic poetry and poetics
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780860787204
Date de publication :
19 oct. 2009
Dimensions :
24,6 x 17,4 cm
Poids :
808 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Presents a set of key studies on classical Arabic poetry (ca 500-1000 CE). This book focuses on interpretations of the form and function of the pre-eminent classical poetic genre, the polythematic qasida, or Arabic ode, particularly explorations of its ritual, ceremonial and performance dimensions.