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Beschreibung
This history of literary Arabic describes the evolution of Arabic poetry and prose in the context of music, ritual performance, the arts and architecture. The thousands-of-years-old language is perhaps more highly developed and refined than any other on earth.
This book focuses on what is unique about Arabic compared to other major languages of the world (Greek, Latin, Hebrew, English and Spanish) and how the distinct characteristics of Arabic took shape at various points in its history. The book provides a cultural background for understanding social and political institutions and religious beliefs--more influenced by the rhythms and depths of poetic language than other cultures--in the Middle East today.
This history of literary Arabic describes the evolution of Arabic poetry and prose in the context of music, ritual performance, the arts and architecture. The thousands-of-years-old language is perhaps more highly developed and refined than any other on earth.
This book focuses on what is unique about Arabic compared to other major languages of the world (Greek, Latin, Hebrew, English and Spanish) and how the distinct characteristics of Arabic took shape at various points in its history. The book provides a cultural background for understanding social and political institutions and religious beliefs--more influenced by the rhythms and depths of poetic language than other cultures--in the Middle East today.
Über den Autor
Sharron Gu, the author of several books in international law, has traveled the world for thirty years to research different cultures and languages. She lives in Ontario, Canada.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction

Part One: The Sound and Rhythm of Poetry

[...] and Poetry Before Arabic

2.Recording the Sound of Poetry

3.Rhythm from Poetry, to Prose, to Speech

Part Two: The Formation of Arabic Imagery

4.Imagery of the World: Poetry and Prose

5.Imagery of the Universe: Arts and Literature

6.Imagery of Man and His Feelings

[...] World in Arabic Fiction

Conclusion

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
Genre: Allgemeine Lexika, Importe
Rubrik: Literaturwissenschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780786470594
ISBN-10: 0786470593
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Gu, Sharron
Hersteller: McFarland
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Sharron Gu
Erscheinungsdatum: 30.10.2013
Gewicht: 0,468 kg
Artikel-ID: 129092991