Vintage Humour

The Islamic Wine Poetry of Abu Nuwas

Fiction & Literature, Poetry, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Vintage Humour by Alex Rowell, Hurst
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Alex Rowell ISBN: 9781849049931
Publisher: Hurst Publication: May 1, 2018
Imprint: Hurst Language: English
Author: Alex Rowell
ISBN: 9781849049931
Publisher: Hurst
Publication: May 1, 2018
Imprint: Hurst
Language: English

Abu Nuwas, the pre-eminent bacchic bard of the classical Arabic canon, was loved and reviled in equal measure for his lyrical celebration of Abbasid Baghdad's dissolute nightlife, his cutting satires of religion and the clergy, and the extraordinary range and virtuosity of his literary talent. Vintage Humour contains approximately 120 translations, each replicating the monorhyme scheme of the originals, with commentary where appropriate, a brief history of the poet's life and times, and a glossary of the key themes, motifs, and running jokes of the poems themselves. Based on extensive research with both Arabic and English source materials, Vintage Humour is an illuminating collection, of interest to both general and informed readers with an interest in Islamic studies, Arabic literature, and the history of Iraq and the Middle East.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Abu Nuwas, the pre-eminent bacchic bard of the classical Arabic canon, was loved and reviled in equal measure for his lyrical celebration of Abbasid Baghdad's dissolute nightlife, his cutting satires of religion and the clergy, and the extraordinary range and virtuosity of his literary talent. Vintage Humour contains approximately 120 translations, each replicating the monorhyme scheme of the originals, with commentary where appropriate, a brief history of the poet's life and times, and a glossary of the key themes, motifs, and running jokes of the poems themselves. Based on extensive research with both Arabic and English source materials, Vintage Humour is an illuminating collection, of interest to both general and informed readers with an interest in Islamic studies, Arabic literature, and the history of Iraq and the Middle East.

More books from Hurst

Cover of the book Critical Muslim 2 by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book Ancient Truth: Psalms by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book The Struggle for Catalonia by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book A Christian Guide to the Sexual Marketplace by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book Ancient Truth: Acts by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book Britain and Europe by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book The Shortest Path to Linux by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book Apartheid Guns and Money by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book Reporting Disasters by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book Ancient Truth: Isaiah by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book Cycle of Fear by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book Across the Wounded Galaxy by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book Will Writing: How To Write A Will Easily by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book Ancient Truth: Wisdom Literature by Alex Rowell
Cover of the book Ancient Truth: Old Testament History by Alex Rowell
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy