Arabic Literature: An Overview

by Pierre Cachia

Book Overview

Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, Arabic Literature - An Overview gives a rounded and balanced view of Arab literary creativity. 'High' literature is examined alongside popular folk literature, and the classical and modern periods, usually treated separately, are presented together. Cachia's observations are not subordinated to any pre-formed literary theory, but describe and illustrate the directions taken, in order to present an overall...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415616425
• ISBN13: 9780415616423
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"