Exploring Arab Folk Literature
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
074864086X
ISBN-13
9780748640867
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
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Edinburgh University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 1st, 2011
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
536 grams
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24.00 x 16.30 x 2.00 cms
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Literary studies: generalFolklore, myths & legends
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The character and range of Arab folk literature are investigated by Pierre Cachia in this collection of his pioneering essays in the field.
The character and range of Arab folk literature are investigated by Pierre Cachia in this collection of his essays in the field he has pioneered.
These are arranged into three sections. The first traces the changing relationship between Arab folk and elite literatures, the gradual elaboration of certain genres, and the career of a folk poet. The author then devotes a substantial section to the consideration of single or related texts. Finally he comments on social and cultural implications and on the differences in attitudes of folk and elite towards sensitive issues
This Book represents an insightful contribution to our understanding of Arab folk literature and is of interest to everyone with an interest in Arab literary creativity
These are arranged into three sections. The first traces the changing relationship between Arab folk and elite literatures, the gradual elaboration of certain genres, and the career of a folk poet. The author then devotes a substantial section to the consideration of single or related texts. Finally he comments on social and cultural implications and on the differences in attitudes of folk and elite towards sensitive issues
This Book represents an insightful contribution to our understanding of Arab folk literature and is of interest to everyone with an interest in Arab literary creativity
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