Medieval Arabic Praise Poetry

Ibn Al-Rumi and the Patron's Redemption

Beatrice Gruendler author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:1st Sep '10

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This book gives an insight into panegyrics, a genre central to understanding medieval Near Eastern Society. Poets in this multi-ethnic society would address the majority of their verse to rulers, generals, officials, and the urban upper classes, its tone ranging from celebration to reprimand and even to threat.

ISBN: 9780415595797

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 650g

352 pages