Wisdom Of The East: Abu'l Ala The Syrian

By Henry Baerlein

Book Overview

The book ""Wisdom of the East: Abu'l Ala The Syrian"" by Henry Baerlein is a collection of poetry and prose by the Syrian poet Abu'l Ala al-Ma'arri. The book includes translations of some of his most famous works, as well as an introduction to his life and literary career. Abu'l Ala was a blind poet and philosopher who lived in the 10th and 11th centuries in Syria. He was known for his critical thinking and his opposition to religious dogma, which is reflected in his writing. The book is part of the ""Wisdom of the East"" series, which aims to introduce readers to the literature and philosophy of the Eastern world. Overall, ""Wisdom of the East: Abu'l Ala The Syrian"" is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a brilliant poet and thinker from the Islamic Golden Age.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: 1162743581
• ISBN13: 9781162743585
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"