A Literary History Of The Arabs
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From the pre-Islamic odes of the desert to the ornate prose of the Abbasid court, A Literary History of the Arabs presents one of the most comprehensive and authoritative surveys of Arabic literature ever produced in the English language. Reynold A. Nicholson chronicles centuries of poetic tradition, religious writing, and philosophical discourse, guiding the reader through the rich tapestry of Arab civilization — from the raw, vivid verses of the *Mu'allaqat* to the mystical currents of Sufi poetry — with remarkable scholarly precision and cultural sensitivity. Nicholson's command of classical Arabic sources, coupled with his gift for lucid prose, allows him to illuminate the profound connections between language, faith, and identity that have shaped Arab thought across the ages. A foundational text in Oriental studies, this work argues persuasively that Arabic literature is not a peripheral tradition but a cornerstone of world culture — one whose influence on medieval Europe and global intellectual history remains vastly underappreciated. For anyone seeking to understand the soul of a civilization through its words, this volume opens a door that, once entered, cannot easily be closed.
Author: Reynold A. Nicholson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1953, Cambridge University Press
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: price clipped dj. Light foxing on book block. Clean text.
From the pre-Islamic odes of the desert to the ornate prose of the Abbasid court, A Literary History of the Arabs presents one of the most comprehensive and authoritative surveys of Arabic literature ever produced in the English language. Reynold A. Nicholson chronicles centuries of poetic tradition, religious writing, and philosophical discourse, guiding the reader through the rich tapestry of Arab civilization — from the raw, vivid verses of the *Mu'allaqat* to the mystical currents of Sufi poetry — with remarkable scholarly precision and cultural sensitivity. Nicholson's command of classical Arabic sources, coupled with his gift for lucid prose, allows him to illuminate the profound connections between language, faith, and identity that have shaped Arab thought across the ages. A foundational text in Oriental studies, this work argues persuasively that Arabic literature is not a peripheral tradition but a cornerstone of world culture — one whose influence on medieval Europe and global intellectual history remains vastly underappreciated. For anyone seeking to understand the soul of a civilization through its words, this volume opens a door that, once entered, cannot easily be closed.