Makamat or Rhetorical Anecdotes (Classic Reprint): Of Al Hariri of Basra - Couverture souple

Theodore Preston

 
9781331681922: Makamat or Rhetorical Anecdotes (Classic Reprint): Of Al Hariri of Basra

Synopsis

Explore a landmark of Arabic literature and rhetoric in this classic collection. This edition presents the Makamat of Al Hariri of Basra, a series of witty tales, riddles, and eloquent exchanges that showcase masters of language and sharp social insight. Read as a bridge between storytelling and linguistic art, it invites readers to enjoy clever wordplay and cultural sketches without spoilers.

This volume frames a world where guests, poets, and scholars spar with verse, proverbs, and wit. You’ll encounter schoolrooms, courts, markets, and journeys that illuminate Basra’s vibrant literary culture and the art of conversation.


  • Witness playful debates and riddles set in hospitable homes and bustling towns.

  • Encounter abundant examples of Arabic poetry, proverbs, and rhetorical devices.

  • Explore character sketches, social mores, and the humor of everyday life.

  • Appreciate a translation that preserves the cadence and humor of original passages.



Ideal for readers of classic Arabic literature, language lovers, and those curious about historical storytelling traditions.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

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