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An anthology of Arabic literature : from the classical to the modern / selected and translated by Tarif Khalidi. - xix, 166 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Covers a wide thematic and chronological spread that includes both verse and prose. Contains newly-translated texts on a range of subjects such as the occult sciences, heresy, psychological reflections, literary theory, sexual etiquette, man and nature, geographical observations, and reflections on world history. Includes extracts from philosophers, theologians and scientists. Provides marginal glosses to explain key terms, figures and moments.

ISBN: 9781474410786 1474410782 9781474410793 1474410790

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Arabic literature--Translations into English.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Poetry.
Short stories.
Essays.
Literature.

LC Class. No.: PJ7694.E1 / A684 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 892.7/08