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The Epistle of Forgiveness: Volumes One and Two - Abu Al-Alaa Al-Maarri, Gregor Schoeler, Geert Jan Van Gelder, Matthew Reynolds
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The Epistle of Forgiveness: Volumes One and Two
Known as one of the most complex and unusual texts in Arabic literature (Banipal Magazine), The Epistle of Forgiveness is the lengthy reply by the prolific Syrian poet and prose writer, Abu l-'Ala' al-Ma'arri (d. 449 H/1057 AD), to a letter by an obscure grammarian, Ibn al-Qari. With biting... show more
Known as one of the most complex and unusual texts in Arabic literature (Banipal Magazine), The Epistle of Forgiveness is the lengthy reply by the prolific Syrian poet and prose writer, Abu l-'Ala' al-Ma'arri (d. 449 H/1057 AD), to a letter by an obscure grammarian, Ibn al-Qari. With biting irony, The Epistle of Forgiveness mocks Ibn al-Qari s hypocrisy and sycophancy by i
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Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781479834945 (1479834947)
Publisher: New York University Press
Pages no: 584
Edition language: English
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