A Literary History of the Arabs - Brossura

Nicholson, R. A.

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ISBN 10: 1616403403 ISBN 13: 9781616403409

Casa editrice: Cosimo Inc, 2010

Riassunto

A compilation of the history of Islamic authors and writings, A Literary History of the Arabs is considered one of the best explanations of Arabic culture and literature today. R.A. Nicholson explains in the book's preface that Islamic literature contains within it references to figureheads and cultural understandings that would stump all English readers unaware of Arabic history and beliefs. Nicholson outlines within all the necessary information to begin understanding English translations of Arabic works. Written for students, the political, intellectual, and religious notions presented are useful for any modern study of Arabic literature. REYNOLD ALLEYNE NICHOLSON (1868-1945) was an English scholar of Islamic literature and mysticism. Born in Yorkshire, England, Nicholson attended Aberdeen University and the University of Cambridge for Arabic studies. He taught Persian language and Arabic culture at Cambridge and was considered a leading scholar in Islamic studies. Not only did Nicholson translate major texts from various Arabic languages, he also wrote two widely-regarded books on Islam: A Literary History of The Arabs and The Mystics of Islam. In addition, Nicholson produced the first English translation and commentary of Rumi's Masnavi, an impressive and respected fete.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cosimo Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1616403403
• ISBN 13: 9781616403409
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 536
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile