Literature and the Islamic Court: Cultural life under al-Sahib Ibn 'Abbad

by Erez Naaman

Book Overview

Courts were the most important frameworks for the production, performance, and evaluation of literature in medieval Islamic civilization. Patrons vying for prestige attracted to their courts literary people who sought their financial support. The most successful courts assembled outstanding literary people from across the region.

The court of the vizier and literary person al-Sahib Ibn ʿAbbad (326-385/938-995)...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367874512
• ISBN13: 9780367874513
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"