Arabic Literature : An Overview

ISBN-13: 9780415616423 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 194 str.

Pierre Cachia

Opis

Pierre Cachia's introduction to the various forms of Arabic literature is not restricted to any set literary theory. The author describes and illustrates the directions the literature has taken over the ages.

Recenzje

'Cachia does indeed possess a consistent and persuasive overview of the subject ... he is learned and lively and his enthusiasms are infectious.' - Middle Eastern Studies

Spis treści

Preface  The Transcription of Arabic  1. The Root  2. The Stem  3. The Bifurcation  4. The Main Growth  5. The Iberian Branch  6. The Stunting  7. The Grafting  Bibliography  Index

O autorze

Pierre Cachia was born in Egypt in 1921, of a Maltese father and a Russian mother. After war service with the 8th Army, he taught at the American University of Cairo (1946-48), at the University of Edinburgh (1950-76), and at Columbia University (1975-91). He has written widely on Arabic literature.