An Introduction to Arabic Literature » (1st Edition)

An accessible introduction to Arabic literature from the fifth century to the present.

Preface; Note on translation, transliteration and further reading; Chronology;
1. An essay on precedents and principles;
2. The contexts of the literary tradition;
3. The Qur'an: sacred text and cultural yardstick;
4. Poetry;
5. Belletristic prose and narrative;
6. Drama;
7. The critical tradition; Guide to further reading; Index.