| The Poetry of Nizami Ganjavi: Knowledge, Love, and Rhetoric 2001 Edition Contributor(s): Na, Na (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312228104 ISBN-13: 9780312228101 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2001 Annotation: The work of Nizami Ganjavi, a classical poet of the twelfth century, is fueling new cultural debate in Iran in recent years. The dominant discourse encourages the reading of the texts in light of biographical or theological conventions and religious motives. These essays explore Nizami's influential role and his portrayal of issues related to love, women, and science, stressing his preoccupation with the art of speech as a major impetus behind his literary activity. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Poetry - Literary Criticism | Middle Eastern - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 891.551 |
| LCCN: 99056710 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.95 lbs) 210 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The work of Nizami Ganjavi, a classical poet of the twelfth century, is fueling new cultural debate in Iran in recent years. The dominant discourse encourages the reading of the texts in light of biographical or theological conventions and religious motives. These essays explore Nizami s influential role and his portrayal of issues related to love, women, and science, stressing his preoccupation with the art of speech as a major impetus behind his literary activity. |