The Book of Strangers

Medieval Arabic Graffiti on the Theme of Nostalgia

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A 10th century Iraqi took to collecting verse graffiti left behind by travellers. The result of his pastime was a little book that conjures up his nostalgic mood in a manner rarely attempted in Arabic literature. This work offers a translation of his work and discusses its cultural context.

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ISBN/EAN 9781558762152
Auteur Patricia Crone (Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, USA)
Uitgever Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V.
Taal Engels
Uitvoering Paperback / gebrocheerd
Pagina's 200
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