Maqamat Al Hariri by Al-Hariri of Basra
The Assemblies of Al-Hariri
This classic work of Arabic literature is a collection of fifty episodic stories, each showcasing the linguistic prowess and rhetorical skill of its protagonist, Abu Zayd al-Saruji. Set in various locations across the medieval Islamic world, the tales are narrated by the character al-Harith ibn Hammam, who encounters Abu Zayd in different guises and situations. Through a blend of prose and poetry, the stories explore themes of wit, deception, and the art of persuasion, while also serving as a rich repository of the Arabic language's beauty and complexity.
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- Published
- 1101
- Nationality
- Arabic
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- Arabic
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- Alternate Titles
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- Impostures
- Maqamat al-Hariri
- The Assemblies of Al-Hariri
- The Sessions of Al-Hariri
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