Islamic Literature

Kids, Religion, Islam, People and Places, History
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Author: Lucy Sackett Smith ISBN: 9781680486162
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing Publication: January 1, 2018
Imprint: Britannica Educational Publishing Language: English
Author: Lucy Sackett Smith
ISBN: 9781680486162
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publication: January 1, 2018
Imprint: Britannica Educational Publishing
Language: English
Written in various languages, on multiple continents, and over many centuries, Islamic literature encompasses a rich and varied body of texts. While mention is made of key historical and religious works, this volume focuses on poetry and literary prose, whether popular or courtly in inspiration. Topics covered include dominant genres, recurring patterns in imagery, the influence of pre-Islamic Arabian literature, and the periods of development that Islamic literature passed through from the seventh century CE to the present day. This insightful and wide-ranging overview introduces readers to authors such as Yunus Emre, Rumi, afez, and Fuzuli of Baghdad. An invaluable resource!
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Written in various languages, on multiple continents, and over many centuries, Islamic literature encompasses a rich and varied body of texts. While mention is made of key historical and religious works, this volume focuses on poetry and literary prose, whether popular or courtly in inspiration. Topics covered include dominant genres, recurring patterns in imagery, the influence of pre-Islamic Arabian literature, and the periods of development that Islamic literature passed through from the seventh century CE to the present day. This insightful and wide-ranging overview introduces readers to authors such as Yunus Emre, Rumi, afez, and Fuzuli of Baghdad. An invaluable resource!

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