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Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. Bilingual English and Arabic edition. Summary:One of the most unusual books in classical Arabic literature, The Epistle of Forgiveness is the lengthy reply by the prolific Syrian poet and prose writer, Abu l-'Ala' al-Ma'arri (d. 449 H/1057 AD), to a letter by an obscure grammarian, Ibn al-Qarih. With biting irony, The Epistle of Forgiveness mocks Ibn al-Qarih's hypocrisy and sycophancy by imagining he has died and arrived with some difficulty in Heaven, where he meets famous poets and philologists from the past. He also glimpses Hell, and converses with the Devil and various heretics.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. bilingual edition. 260 pages. Dutch language. 7.48x0.55x10.08 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. multilingual edition. 248 pages. German language. 7.48x0.52x10.08 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.