Description: This book presents an extensive collection of selected quatrains by the celebrated 10th-century Arab philosopher-poet Abu al-Ala al-Maarri, translated into English by Ameen Rihani. Al-Maarri, known for his profound skepticism, pessimism, and trenchant wit, emerges as a towering figure in Arabic literature. Rihani's translation captures the essence of al-Maarri's thought, offering readers a glimpse into his bold ideas on religion, morality, and the human condition. The book explores themes of doubt, the search for truth, and the nature of existence, inviting readers to engage with al-Maarri's timeless philosophical insights. Through his eloquent verses, al-Maarri challenges conventional beliefs, questions the established order, and ultimately reflects on the complexities of life and the human experience. This collection serves as a valuable introduction to the work of one of the most influential thinkers of the Arab world, whose ideas continue to resonate with readers today. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Number of Pages: 169
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Book Title: Quatrains of Abu'l-ALA : Selected from His Lozum-Ma-La-Yalzam and Sact-Uz-Zind and Now First Translated into English (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.4 in
Publication Year: 2016
Topic: General
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Genre: Poetry
Item Weight: 8.3 Oz
Author: Al-Ma Arri Al-Ma Arri
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
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