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An Introduction To Arab Poetics
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Product Description
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.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #446858 in Books
- Published on: 2003-02-01
- Original language: Arabic
- Binding: Paperback
- 108 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
"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
"The Arab world's greatest living poet has cultivated a garden of language."--New York Times
"The Arab world's greatest living poet has cultivated a garden of language."--New York Times
About the Author
Adonis is widely considered one of the Arab world's greatest living poets. He is the author of several classic works that have led to a rigorous reassessment of the Arab cultural heritage.
