The Luzumiyat Of Abu'l-Ala: Selected From His Luzum Ma La Yalzam And Suct Uz-Zand (1918)

By Abū al-ʿAlāʾ al-Maʿarrī and Ameen Rihani

Book Overview

The Luzumiyat of Abu�������l-Ala is a collection of selected poems written by the renowned Arabic poet Abu Al-Ala Al-Ma Arri. The poems are taken from two of his most famous works, Luzum Ma La Yalzam and Suct Uz-Zand, and were originally published in 1918. The book features a comprehensive introduction that provides background information on the poet and his work, as well as a detailed analysis of the themes and motifs present in the poems. The poems themselves cover a wide range of topics, including love, nature, religion, and philosophy, and are known for their profound insights and beautiful imagery. This book is an excellent introduction to the work of one of the greatest Arabic poets of all time, and is sure to be of interest to anyone with an appreciation for literature and poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169128785
• ISBN13: 9781169128781
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"