Salma Khadra Jayyusi
Modern Arabic Poetry: An Anthology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231052733
- author:
- Salma Khadra Jayyusi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 498
- Dimensions:
- 23.47 x 15.29 x 3.17 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comprehensive anthology of modern Arabic poetry, spanning from the turn of the century to the present day. This collection brings together the works of over ninety Arab poets, showcasing the resurgence of creative expression in the Arab world after centuries of oppression. Edited by renowned expert Salma Khadra Jayyusi, this definitive work features translations of each selection by a bilingual expert and an English-language poet, ensuring idiomatic English renditions. The result is a rich and diverse anthology that reflects the modern Arab world's vibrant literary landscape. With its extensive range of poets and translations, this anthology provides a valuable insight into the contemporary Arabic poetry scene, making it an essential resource for scholars, students, and literature enthusiasts alike.
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