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Makamat: Or Rhetorical Anecdotes of Al Hariri of Basra (1850)
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Makamat: Or Rhetorical Anecdotes of Al Hariri of Basra (1850)

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Makamat: Or Rhetorical Anecdotes Of Al Hariri Of Basra is a book written by Al Hariri, a famous Arab poet and author, in the 12th century. This particular edition of the book was published in 1850. The book consists of 50 short stories, each of which is a self-contained anecdote that showcases the author's mastery of the Arabic language and his skill at using rhetorical devices. The stories are told from the perspective of a fictional character named Abu Zayd, who travels through various cities and meets different people. Each story is a showcase of Al Hariri's skill at using different rhetorical devices, such as metaphors, similes, and puns, to create vivid and engaging narratives. The book is considered a masterpiece of Arabic literature and is still widely read and studied today. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Arabic literature, rhetoric, or the history of the Arab world.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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
7 December 2009
Pages
522
ISBN
9781120845665

Makamat: Or Rhetorical Anecdotes Of Al Hariri Of Basra is a book written by Al Hariri, a famous Arab poet and author, in the 12th century. This particular edition of the book was published in 1850. The book consists of 50 short stories, each of which is a self-contained anecdote that showcases the author's mastery of the Arabic language and his skill at using rhetorical devices. The stories are told from the perspective of a fictional character named Abu Zayd, who travels through various cities and meets different people. Each story is a showcase of Al Hariri's skill at using different rhetorical devices, such as metaphors, similes, and puns, to create vivid and engaging narratives. The book is considered a masterpiece of Arabic literature and is still widely read and studied today. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Arabic literature, rhetoric, or the history of the Arab world.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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
7 December 2009
Pages
522
ISBN
9781120845665