The Assemblies Of Al Hariri: The Most Renowned Piece Of Pure Literature In Arabic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425327712)

""The Assemblies of Al Hariri"" is a classic work of Arabic literature, considered one of the most renowned pieces of pure literature in the Arabic language. The book is a collection of fifty stories, each told by a different character, who meets in a public square in Baghdad. These stories are a mix of fables, anecdotes, and moral tales, all woven together with intricate wordplay and poetic language. The book was written by Al Hariri, a 12th-century Arab poet and scholar, and has been translated into many languages. This edition, translated by Charles F. Horne, includes an introduction and notes to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the stories. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Arabic literature, storytelling, or the culture of the Middle East.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval Arabic, Moorish, and Turkish, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100014.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles F. Horne,Al Hariri
ISBN-10: 1425327710
ISBN-13: 9781425327712
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.13d