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Music Of A Distant Drum: Classical Arabic, Persian, Turkish, And Hebrew Poems.,Used
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Music of a Distant Drum marks a literary milestone. It collects 129 poems from the four leading literary traditions of the Middle East, all masterfully translated into English by Bernard Lewis, many for the first time. These poems come from diverse languages and traditionsArabic, Persian, Turkish, and Hebrewand span more than a thousand years. Together they provide a fascinating and unusual window into Middle Eastern history. Lewis, one of the world's greatest authorities on the region's culture and history, reveals verses of startling beauty, ranging from panegyric and satire to religious poetry and lyrics about wine, women, and love.Bernard Lewis, one of the world's greatest authorities on the region's culture and history, offers a work of startling beauty that leaves no doubt as to why such poets were courted by kings in their day. Like those in the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, the poems hereas ensured by Lewis's mastery of all the source languages and his impeccable style and tastecome fully alive in English. They are surprising and sensuous, disarmingly witty and frank. They provide a fascinating and unusual glimpse into Middle Eastern history. Above all, they are a pleasure to read.They range from panegyric and satire to religious poetry and lyrics about wine, women, and love. Lewis begins with an introduction on the place of poets and poetry in Middle Eastern history and concludes with biographical notes on all the poets.This treasure trove of verse is aptly summed up by a quote from the ninthcentury Arab author Ibn Qutayba: 'Poetry is the mine of knowledge of the Arabs, the book of their wisdom, the muster roll of their history, the repository of their great days, the rampart protecting their heritage, the trench defending their glories, the truthful witness on the day of dispute, the final proof at the time of argument.?In one hand the Qur'vn, in the other a wineglass,Sometimes keeping the rules, sometimes breaking them.Here we are in this world, unripe and raw,Not outright heathens, not quite Muslims.Mujir (12th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Music of a Distant Drum'? A: The main theme of 'Music of a Distant Drum' is the exploration of classical poetry from the Middle East, focusing on Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Hebrew traditions. It showcases the beauty and diversity of these literary traditions over more than a thousand years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Music of a Distant Drum' is Bernard Lewis, a renowned historian and expert on Middle Eastern culture and history.
- Q: What type of book is 'Music of a Distant Drum'? A: 'Music of a Distant Drum' is a hardcover collection of translated poetry, presenting 129 poems from four major literary traditions of the Middle East.
- Q: When was 'Music of a Distant Drum' published? A: 'Music of a Distant Drum' was published on October 1, 2001.
- Q: How many poems are included in the book? A: The book includes 129 poems.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Music of a Distant Drum' is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What languages are represented in this poetry collection? A: The poetry collection features poems in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Hebrew.
- Q: Does the book include an introduction or notes about the poets? A: Yes, the book includes an introduction discussing the significance of poets and poetry in Middle Eastern history, as well as biographical notes on all the poets featured.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Music of a Distant Drum'? A: 'Music of a Distant Drum' has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What types of poetry can be found in the book? A: The book features a variety of poetry types, including panegyric, satire, religious poetry, and lyrical themes about wine, women, and love.