A Cultural History of the Arabic Language
Author:   Sharron Gu
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9780786470594


Pages:   288
Publication Date:   17 October 2013
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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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.

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Author:   Sharron Gu
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.399kg
ISBN:  

9780786470594


ISBN 10:   0786470593
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   17 October 2013
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Part One: The Sound and Rhythm of Poetry 1. Music 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 7. The World in Arabic Fiction Conclusion Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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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.

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