Arabic Love Poetry from the Desert: Majnun Leyla, Arabic Text,

Arabic Love Poetry from the Desert: Majnun Leyla, Arabic Text, Commentary and Translations (English and Arabic Edition)
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The main body of the present book is a presentation of 62 Arabic poems in the original from the 7th century of the work of Qays b. al-Mulawwah (d. 688), also known as MajnÃ¼n Leyla â€œthe one who was mad about Leylaâ€. Each Arabic poem has an English translation on the facing page. The English text has footnotes referring to comments that are placed at the end of the work. The poems tell the story of Qaysâ€™ love to his cousin, Leyla bint MahdÄ±y (d. 688), better known as Leyla al-AmirÄ±ya, and provide insights into themes that were prevalent in the ashar al-ghazal al-udhrÄ± "platonic or virginal love poems" during the Ummayad era and onwards. A consuming passion emerges from the versions that have inspired countless of people more than 1200 years ago and throughout the centuries.
Country USA
Brand Pallas Athena Distribution
Manufacturer Pallas Athena Distribution
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9789197895477
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Arabic Love Poetry from the Desert: Majnun Leyla, Arabic Text, Commentary and Translations (English and Arabic Edition)