This volume is a fascinating, interpretative study of the life of the Prophet Muhammad as depicted in the repertoire of fifty-one contemporary Egyptian singers. The repertoire is extremely diverse and ranges from narrative ballads, classical odes, and Qur'anic chantings, to melodies of the secular songs of well-known Egyptian singers. The 'people's' Muhammad appears as both a commanding figure, empowered by the supernatural, and a touchingly vulnerable human being, and provides this study with excellent material for its ...
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This volume is a fascinating, interpretative study of the life of the Prophet Muhammad as depicted in the repertoire of fifty-one contemporary Egyptian singers. The repertoire is extremely diverse and ranges from narrative ballads, classical odes, and Qur'anic chantings, to melodies of the secular songs of well-known Egyptian singers. The 'people's' Muhammad appears as both a commanding figure, empowered by the supernatural, and a touchingly vulnerable human being, and provides this study with excellent material for its discussion of a subject that has not received much serious scholarly attention to date.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. 1995 hardcover with jacket/minor wear on the jacket/clean & unmarked/new clear archival cover. 232 p. With printed dust jacket. Studies in Arabic Literature, 19. Audience: College/higher education.
