{"product_id":"the-anatomy-of-avarice-karim-ettahri-9798195738105","title":"The Anatomy of Avarice: Al-Jahiz's 'Book of Misers' : A Socio-Psychological Deconstruction of the Human Psyche","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Timeless Masterpiece of Classical Arabic Literature: A Brilliant Anatomy of the Human Psyche.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the bustling, cosmopolitan streets of 9th-century Basra during the zenith of the Abbasid Golden Age. \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Misers\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eKitab al-Bukhala\u003c\/i\u003e) by the legendary polymath Abu Uthman 'Amr ibn Bahr Al-Jahiz is far more than a collection of humorous anecdotes; it is a profound sociological and psychological deconstruction of human nature, wealth, and the philosophy of greed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the microscopic lens of avarice, Al-Jahiz captures a society in the throes of radical economic and cultural transformation. He grants his misers a compelling voice, allowing them to defend their extreme parsimony with razor-sharp logic, theological arguments, and economic theories that resonate strikingly with modern capitalist thought. From the ideological hoarder to the neurotic penny-pincher, Al-Jahiz paints a vivid, cinematic, and sharply satirical portrait of mankind's eternal struggle between moral elevation and primal fear of poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout This Definitive Edition: \u003c\/b\u003e This volume is not a mere translation, but a masterful literary reconstruction. Crafted with the highest standards of academic rigor, this English translation seamlessly captures the \"soul,\" the rhythmic prose (\u003ci\u003eSaj'\u003c\/i\u003e), and the philosophical cadence of Al-Jahiz's original Arabic genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnriched with a comprehensive, multi-layered critical introduction, this edition unpacks the historical context, the narrative architecture, and the socio-psychological depths of the text. It is an indispensable resource for scholars, university students, and connoisseurs of world literature who seek a truly authentic and academically prestigious encounter with an Islamic Golden Age classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnveil the logic of greed and the genius of Al-Jahiz. Add this monumental classic to your library today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karim Ettahri,Al-Jahiz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798195738105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d","brand":"Karim Ettahri","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801476149503,"sku":"9798195738105","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-anatomy-of-avarice-karim-ettahri-9798195738105","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}