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A Cultural History of the Arabic Language - Couverture souple

Gu, Sharron

 
9780786470594: A Cultural History of the Arabic Language
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0786470593 ISBN 13 : 9780786470594
Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2013

Synopsis

This history of literary Arabic describes the evolution of Arabic poetry and prose in the context of music, ritual performance, the arts and architecture. The thousands-of-years-old language is perhaps more highly developed and refined than any other on earth.

This book focuses on what is unique about Arabic compared to other major languages of the world (Greek, Latin, Hebrew, English and Spanish) and how the distinct characteristics of Arabic took shape at various points in its history. The book provides a cultural background for understanding social and political institutions and religious beliefs--more influenced by the rhythms and depths of poetic language than other cultures--in the Middle East today.

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À propos de l'auteur

Sharron Gu, the author of several books in international law, has traveled the world for thirty years to research different cultures and languages. She lives in Ontario, Canada.

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Éditeur
McFarland & Co Inc
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0786470593
ISBN 13 
9780786470594
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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