In this anthology of classical Arabic literature, Irwin gives western readers a unique taste of the sheer vitality and depth of the medieval Arab past with a wide range of poetry and prose from the fifth to the 16th centuries.
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In this anthology of classical Arabic literature, Irwin gives western readers a unique taste of the sheer vitality and depth of the medieval Arab past with a wide range of poetry and prose from the fifth to the 16th centuries.
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Jun 14, 2007
A Fascinating Collection
Irwin is a leading historian of the Arab Middle East and a thoroughly entertaining writer. This is a thoughtful yet madcap excursion down the alleyways of the Middle Ages, with a focus on the neglected 10th and 11th centuries. It is an anthology of extracts, both prose and poetry. Irwin reminds us that some of the most celebrated works of medieval Arabic literature were 'collections of other men?s flowers.' His goal is to give English readers 'a taste of the authentic strangeness' of this particular corner of the medieval past. He does that exceptionally well.