| Arabic Literature: An Overview Contributor(s): Cachia, Pierre (Author) |
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ISBN: 0700717250 ISBN-13: 9780700717255 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2002 Annotation: Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, this book gives a rounded and balanced view of Arab literary creativity. 'High' literature is examined alongside popular folk literature, and the classical and modern periods, usually treated separately, are presented together. Cachia's observations are not subordinated to any pre-formed literary theory, but describe and illustrate the directions taken, in order to present an overall picture of the field of relevance to the student of literature as well as to Arabists working in related fields. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History - Literary Criticism | African - Literary Criticism | Middle Eastern |
| Dewey: 892.709 |
| LCCN: 2002068059 |
| Series: Culture and Civilization in the Middle East |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 5.6" W x 8.96" (0.77 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, Arabic Literature - An Overview gives a rounded and balanced view of Arab literary creativity. 'High' literature is examined alongside popular folk literature, and the classical and modern periods, usually treated separately, are presented together. Cachia's observations are not subordinated to any pre-formed literary theory, but describe and illustrate the directions taken, in order to present an overall picture of the field of relevance to the student of literature as well as to Arabists working in related fields. |