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Three Great Abbasid Poets

Three Great Abbasid Poets

Abu Nuwas, al-Mutanabbi & al-Ma'arri, Lives & Poems
HistoryPoetry
Pages
378
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection brings together the works of three influential Abbasid poets: Abū Nuwās, al-Mutanabbi, and Abū al-ʻAlāʼ al-Maʻarrī. It offers a comprehensive look into their distinct styles and contributions to classical Arabic poetry. Readers will explore the rich literary tradition of the Abbasid era through these master poets.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

IntellectualReflectiveComplex

Genres

History Poetry

Authors

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Abū Nuwās

Abū Nuwās was a leading poet of the Abbasid era, often considered the greatest lyrical poet of the Arabs. His work, collected in his Diwan and Poèmes bachiques et libertins, is known for its frank exploration of wine and libertine themes. He is also represented in anthologies like Three Great Abbasid Poets.

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al-Mutanabbi

Al-Mutanabbi, a leading poet of the Abbasid period, is celebrated for his influential Arabic poetry. Readers can discover his work in anthologies such as Three Great Abbasid Poets.

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Paul Smith

Paul Smith is an author with a remarkably broad scope, known for his contributions to Avengers comics and his scholarly work on classical Arabic poetry. He has translated poets like Abu Nuwas in works such as Diwan des Abu Nuwâs, and also wrote With open hands.