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On al-Ḥarīrī’s Impostures: The Politics of Translation
On al-Ḥarīrī’s Impostures: The Politics of Translation
Al-Ḥarīrī (d. 516/1122) was an acclaimed poet, a scholar of Arabic language and literature, and a government official from Basra, Iraq. He…
Vatsa Singh
Jul 5, 2021
What makes the Muwashshaḥāt so special?
What makes the Muwashshaḥāt so special?
The muwashshaḥāt is a poetic form that originated in 11th century Al-Andalus and the reason it is so special is because it embodies the…
Tusshara
Jul 4, 2021
Abu Nawas: A Decolonial Poetic Force For Gender & Sexuality
Abu Nawas: A Decolonial Poetic Force For Gender & Sexuality
Abu Nuwas is considered to be one of the greatest and most versatile classical Arabic poets. Born in 757 CE, he not only exhibited…
Vatsa Singh
Jul 4, 2021
On Ibn Quzmān’s Zajals: Distinguishing Love From Lust in the Age of Dating Sites
On Ibn Quzmān’s Zajals: Distinguishing Love From Lust in the Age of Dating Sites
Not much is known about the life of Abū Bakr Muḥammad ibn ʿIsà ibn ʿAbd al-Malik ibn Quzmān. He was born in the late 11th century and…
Vatsa Singh
Jul 4, 2021
Ever wonder about flies? Take a dive into al-Jāḥiẓ’s world of adab.
Ever wonder about flies? Take a dive into al-Jāḥiẓ’s world of adab.
If you don’t think flies are the kinds of creatures worth marveling, you’re not alone. Kitāb al-Hayawān (meaning Book of the Animals or…
Tusshara
Jul 3, 2021
Ars poetica — writing poetry about writing poetry!
Ars poetica — writing poetry about writing poetry!
For many people, hearing the term ars poetica prompts the automatic association with Horace (c. 19 BC), but did you know that examples of…
Tusshara
Jul 3, 2021
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Vatsa Singh
Jun 21, 2021
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