The Diwan Of Abu'l-Ala And Abu'l Ala The Syrian

By Henry Baerlein

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Diwan of Abu'l-Ala and Abu'l Ala the Syrian"" is written by Henry Baerlein. It is a collection of poems by Abu'l-Ala al-Ma'arri, a Syrian poet and philosopher who lived in the 10th century. The book contains both the original Arabic text of the poems and their English translations, as well as an introduction by Baerlein that provides historical and cultural context for the poems. Abu'l-Ala's poetry is known for its philosophical and moral themes, as well as its use of satire and irony to critique the society of his time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Arabic poetry, Islamic philosophy, or Middle Eastern history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425481248
• ISBN13: 9781425481247
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"