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Gilgamesh

A New Translation of the Ancient Epic

de Sophus Helle ...

A poem for the ages, freshly and accessibly translated by an international rising star, bringing together scholarly precision and poetic graceGilgamesh is a Babylonian epic from three thousand years ago, which tells of King Gilgamesh’s deep love for the wild man Enkidu and his pursuit of immortality when Enkidu dies. It is a story about love between men, loss and grief, the confrontation with ... Leer más

$16.19 USD

A poem for the ages, freshly and accessibly translated by an international rising star, bringing together scholarly precision and poetic graceGilgamesh is a Babylonian epic from three thousand years ago, which tells of King Gilgamesh’s deep love for the wild man Enkidu and his pursuit of immortality when Enkidu dies. It is a story about love between men, loss and grief, the confrontation with
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Ancient Egypt: Pyramids and Pharaohs

Egyptian Books for Kids

de Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Ancient History Books
Bring ancient Egypt back to life with this fun educational book! What makes this book unique is that it tackles the subject of pharaohs and pyramids in a highly interactive way. There are only a handful of texts included so there’s more space for pictures, and the imagination. Go ahead and secure a copy of this learning resource today! ... Leer más

$4.49 USD

Bring ancient Egypt back to life with this fun educational book! What makes this book unique is that it tackles the subject of pharaohs and pyramids in a highly interactive way. There are only a handful of texts included so there’s more space for pictures, and the imagination. Go ahead and secure a copy of this learning resource today!
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The Lions' Den

Zionism and the Left from Hannah Arendt to Noam Chomsky

de Susie Linfield ...

A lively intellectual history that explores how prominent midcentury public intellectuals approached Zionism and then the State of Israel itself and its conflicts with the Arab worldIn this lively intellectual history of the political Left, cultural critic Susie Linfield investigates how eight prominent twentieth-century intellectuals struggled with the philosophy of Zionism, and then with Israel ... Leer más

$21.05 USD

A lively intellectual history that explores how prominent midcentury public intellectuals approached Zionism and then the State of Israel itself and its conflicts with the Arab worldIn this lively intellectual history of the political Left, cultural critic Susie Linfield investigates how eight prominent twentieth-century intellectuals struggled with the philosophy of Zionism, and then with Israel
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A History of Ottoman Poetry

Volume IV - 1700-1850

de E. J. W. Gibb ...

Series series Gibb Memorial Trust Turkish Studies
The History of Ottoman Poetry, first published in six volumes between 1900 and 1909, was the principal product of E.J.W. Gibb’s devotion to Ottoman Turkish literature. By the time of his early death in 1901 only the first volume had appeared in print. The remainder was almost complete and was seen through the press by Gibb’s friend and literary executor, the Persian scholar E. G. Browne. The ... Leer más

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The History of Ottoman Poetry, first published in six volumes between 1900 and 1909, was the principal product of E.J.W. Gibb’s devotion to Ottoman Turkish literature. By the time of his early death in 1901 only the first volume had appeared in print. The remainder was almost complete and was seen through the press by Gibb’s friend and literary executor, the Persian scholar E. G. Browne. The
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A Sea of Languages

Rethinking the Arabic Role in Medieval Literary History

Edición de Suzanne Conklin Akbari, Karla Mallette ...

Medieval European literature was once thought to have been isolationist in its nature, but recent scholarship has revealed the ways in which Spanish and Italian authors – including Cervantes and Marco Polo – were influenced by Arabic poetry, music, and philosophy. A Sea of Languages brings together some of the most influential scholars working in Muslim-Christian-Jewish cultural communications ... Leer más

$54.44 USD

Medieval European literature was once thought to have been isolationist in its nature, but recent scholarship has revealed the ways in which Spanish and Italian authors – including Cervantes and Marco Polo – were influenced by Arabic poetry, music, and philosophy. A Sea of Languages brings together some of the most influential scholars working in Muslim-Christian-Jewish cultural communications
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Strange Times, My Dear

The PEN Anthology of Contemporary Iranian Literature

Edición de Nahid Mozaffari, Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak ...

When Arcade Publishing originally contracted this extraordinary collection of poetry and literature, the Department of the Treasury was attempting to censor the publication of works from countries on America’s “enemies list.” Arcade, along with the PEN American Center, the Association of American Publishers Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division, and the Association of American University ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

When Arcade Publishing originally contracted this extraordinary collection of poetry and literature, the Department of the Treasury was attempting to censor the publication of works from countries on America’s “enemies list.” Arcade, along with the PEN American Center, the Association of American Publishers Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division, and the Association of American University
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Love at a Crux

The New Persian Romance in a Global Middle Ages

de Cameron Cross ...

Love at a Crux presents the emergence of versified love stories in the New Persian language as a crucial event in the history of romance. Using the tale of Vis & Rāmin (w. 1054) as its focal point, the book explores how Persian court poets in the eleventh century reconfigured "myths" and "fables" from the distant past in ways that transformed the love story from a form of evening entertainment to ... Leer más

$80.99 USD

Love at a Crux presents the emergence of versified love stories in the New Persian language as a crucial event in the history of romance. Using the tale of Vis & Rāmin (w. 1054) as its focal point, the book explores how Persian court poets in the eleventh century reconfigured "myths" and "fables" from the distant past in ways that transformed the love story from a form of evening entertainment to
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Knights in Arms

Prose Romance, Masculinity, and Eastern Mediterranean Trade in Early Modern England, 1565-1655

de Goran Stanivukovic ...

Drawing from medieval chivalric culture, the prose romance was a popular early modern genre featuring stories of courtship, combat, and travel. Flourishing at the same moment as the growing English trade with the Eastern Mediterranean, prose romances adopted both Eastern settings and new conceptions of masculinity – commercial rather than chivalric, erotic rather than militant.Knights in Arms ... Leer más

$50.57 USD

Drawing from medieval chivalric culture, the prose romance was a popular early modern genre featuring stories of courtship, combat, and travel. Flourishing at the same moment as the growing English trade with the Eastern Mediterranean, prose romances adopted both Eastern settings and new conceptions of masculinity – commercial rather than chivalric, erotic rather than militant.Knights in Arms
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On the Harmony of Religions and Philosophy (Golden Deer Classics)

de Ibn Rushd, Averroës, Averroes ...

In this treatise Ibn Rushd (Averroes) sets out to show that the Scriptural Law (shar') of Islam does not altogether prohibit the study of philosophy by Muslims, but, on the contrary, makes it a duty for a certain class of people, those with the capacity for "demonstrative" or scientific reasoning. Apparent conflicts between the teachings of Scripture and philosophy can be reconciled by allegorical ... Leer más

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In this treatise Ibn Rushd (Averroes) sets out to show that the Scriptural Law (shar') of Islam does not altogether prohibit the study of philosophy by Muslims, but, on the contrary, makes it a duty for a certain class of people, those with the capacity for "demonstrative" or scientific reasoning. Apparent conflicts between the teachings of Scripture and philosophy can be reconciled by allegorical
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The Secrets of the Self

de Muhammad Iqbal ...

The Secrets of the Selfby Muhammad Iqbal, tr. by Reynold A. NicholsonA philosophical poem by the intellectual founder of the nation of Pakistan.Asrar I Khudi. The form of existence is an effect of the Self. Whatsoever thou seest is a secret of the Self.The Asrár-i Khudí was first published at Lahore in 1915. I read it soon afterwards and thought so highly of it that I wrote to Iqbal, whom I had ... Leer más

$2.69 USD

The Secrets of the Selfby Muhammad Iqbal, tr. by Reynold A. NicholsonA philosophical poem by the intellectual founder of the nation of Pakistan.Asrar I Khudi. The form of existence is an effect of the Self. Whatsoever thou seest is a secret of the Self.The Asrár-i Khudí was first published at Lahore in 1915. I read it soon afterwards and thought so highly of it that I wrote to Iqbal, whom I had
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Hittites, Kassites and Mitanni | Children's Middle Eastern History Books

de Baby Professor ...

In this Middle Eastern History Book, we're going to take a look at the three power Empires that ruled centuries ago. Learning about them would help establish a model for living. Lessons will be picked from the pages of this book along with facts and other valuable information. Soon, you'll be having historical discussions fueled by this child-friendly educational resource. Grab a copy today! ... Leer más

$3.59 USD

In this Middle Eastern History Book, we're going to take a look at the three power Empires that ruled centuries ago. Learning about them would help establish a model for living. Lessons will be picked from the pages of this book along with facts and other valuable information. Soon, you'll be having historical discussions fueled by this child-friendly educational resource. Grab a copy today!
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Sumer and Akkad | Children's Middle Eastern History Books

de Baby Professor ...

The Sumer and Akkad are two of the most ancient civilizations known to men. Reading this resource material will bring you back to Mesopotamia over 7,000 years ago. You will learn how the Sumerians established an advanced writing system, architecture and arts, mathematics and astronomy. You will also read how the Akkadians followed the Sumerians to create the world’s first empire. This book is a ... Leer más

$3.59 USD

The Sumer and Akkad are two of the most ancient civilizations known to men. Reading this resource material will bring you back to Mesopotamia over 7,000 years ago. You will learn how the Sumerians established an advanced writing system, architecture and arts, mathematics and astronomy. You will also read how the Akkadians followed the Sumerians to create the world’s first empire. This book is a
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Approaches to Teaching the Thousand and One Nights

Edición de Paulo Lemos Horta ...

Series series Approaches to Teaching World Literature
The Thousand and One Nights, composed in Arabic from the eighth to the fourteenth centuries, is one of the world's most widely circulated and influential collections of stories. To help instructors introduce the tales to students, this volume provides historical context and discusses the many transformations of the stories in a variety of cultures. Among the topics covered are the numerous ... Leer más

$34.20 USD

The Thousand and One Nights, composed in Arabic from the eighth to the fourteenth centuries, is one of the world's most widely circulated and influential collections of stories. To help instructors introduce the tales to students, this volume provides historical context and discusses the many transformations of the stories in a variety of cultures. Among the topics covered are the numerous
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Ethics and Poetry in Sixth-Century Arabia

de Nadia Jamil ...

The poetry of pre-Islamic Arabia is a neglected tessera in the mosaic of Late Antiquity. It is the only literary corpus of that time that embodies the voices of the Arabs, and is, thus, a critical complementary resource for understanding the history not only of Arabian poetry, but also of Arabian ethos and ideology. Yet, as such, it remains little exploited for reasons large among which loom the ... Leer más

$22.67 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The poetry of pre-Islamic Arabia is a neglected tessera in the mosaic of Late Antiquity. It is the only literary corpus of that time that embodies the voices of the Arabs, and is, thus, a critical complementary resource for understanding the history not only of Arabian poetry, but also of Arabian ethos and ideology. Yet, as such, it remains little exploited for reasons large among which loom the
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The Seleucid Empire | Children's Middle Eastern History Books

de Baby Professor ...

While the Arthurian folk tales are mostly stories of friendships, this one is focused on the strength and spirit of King Arthur especially when he pulled the sword from the stone. Perfect as a bedtime story, this book will surely be loved by parents and children. What lessons did your child take away from the story of Arthur? Find out soon! ... Leer más

$3.59 USD

While the Arthurian folk tales are mostly stories of friendships, this one is focused on the strength and spirit of King Arthur especially when he pulled the sword from the stone. Perfect as a bedtime story, this book will surely be loved by parents and children. What lessons did your child take away from the story of Arthur? Find out soon!
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Bialik

de David Aberbach ...

Series Libro 1 - Jewish Thinkers
During his lifetime, Chaim Nachman Bialik was hailed and the poet larueate of Jewish nationalism and was regarded as one of the major Jewish cultural influences of his age. He was seen as the poet of hope and revival in an age which witnessed the Russian Pale of Settlement, pogroms, the Russian Revoltuion, the rise of Zionim and of Hebrew as a living language. David Aberbach explores the ... Leer más

$10.34 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

During his lifetime, Chaim Nachman Bialik was hailed and the poet larueate of Jewish nationalism and was regarded as one of the major Jewish cultural influences of his age. He was seen as the poet of hope and revival in an age which witnessed the Russian Pale of Settlement, pogroms, the Russian Revoltuion, the rise of Zionim and of Hebrew as a living language. David Aberbach explores the
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The Medievalism of Lawrence of Arabia

de Malcolm D. Allen ...

M. D. Allen's study deals with T. E. Lawrence's lifelong interest in the medieval world, especially medieval literature, and its considerable influence on his view of himself and of the Arabs with whom he fought in an archaic theater of war, and hence his own literary production.The Medievalism of Lawrence of Arabia investigates the influence Lawrence's interest in medieval life and literature had ... Leer más

$26.72 USD

M. D. Allen's study deals with T. E. Lawrence's lifelong interest in the medieval world, especially medieval literature, and its considerable influence on his view of himself and of the Arabs with whom he fought in an archaic theater of war, and hence his own literary production.The Medievalism of Lawrence of Arabia investigates the influence Lawrence's interest in medieval life and literature had
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مقامات في حضرة المحترم

de سيد الوكيل ...

رحلة تأملية في عالم نجيب محفوظ، تتجاوز القراءة النمطية لتستكشف عمق رؤيته الإنسانية، وتحلل روائعه من زاوية جديدة. كتاب "مقامات في حضرة المحترم" ليس مجرد نقد أدبي، بل هو شهادة محبة على عبقرية أديبٍ شكل تاريخ الأدب العربي الحديث. ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

رحلة تأملية في عالم نجيب محفوظ، تتجاوز القراءة النمطية لتستكشف عمق رؤيته الإنسانية، وتحلل روائعه من زاوية جديدة. كتاب "مقامات في حضرة المحترم" ليس مجرد نقد أدبي، بل هو شهادة محبة على عبقرية أديبٍ شكل تاريخ الأدب العربي الحديث.
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The Vagaries of the Qasidah by J. E. Montgomery

de J. E. Montgomery ...

Series series Gibb Memorial Trust Arabic Studies
A study of the tradition and practice of early Arabic poetry, this book provides an investigation of the multiple versions of early poems that exist in various Abbasid collections. It offers a corrective to the more exaggerated claims concerning this poetry and revises some hitherto fundamental attitudes by advancing an individual philologically-driven vision of the period. ... Leer más

$19.43 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A study of the tradition and practice of early Arabic poetry, this book provides an investigation of the multiple versions of early poems that exist in various Abbasid collections. It offers a corrective to the more exaggerated claims concerning this poetry and revises some hitherto fundamental attitudes by advancing an individual philologically-driven vision of the period.
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Contro Mancuso e la Chiesa

La filosofia di Vito Mancuso, papa Francesco e la crisi del cristianesimo

de Ton Milan ...

Da qualche tempo, ma sarebbe meglio dire da qualche secolo, le religioni stanno vivendo un periodo molto critico, anche se qualcuno, ottimista, pensa che ci sia un revival disordinato, cioè un ritorno alla fede non ben lineare. In ogni modo la crisi è profonda, ma non c’è da stupirsene, perché il Cristianesimo, come tutte le altre religioni, si fonda sulla «sabbia della fede», non sulla «roccia ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Da qualche tempo, ma sarebbe meglio dire da qualche secolo, le religioni stanno vivendo un periodo molto critico, anche se qualcuno, ottimista, pensa che ci sia un revival disordinato, cioè un ritorno alla fede non ben lineare. In ogni modo la crisi è profonda, ma non c’è da stupirsene, perché il Cristianesimo, come tutte le altre religioni, si fonda sulla «sabbia della fede», non sulla «roccia
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الصهيونية العالمية

de عباس محمود العقاد ...

عباس محمود العقاد أديب ومفكر وصحفي وشاعر مصري، ولد في أسوان عام 1889م، وهو عضو سابق في مجلس النواب المصري، وعضو في مجمع اللغة العربية، لم يتوقف إنتاجه الأدبي بالرغم من الظروف القاسية التي مر بها؛ حيث كان يكتب المقالات ويرسلها إلى مجلة فصول، كما كان يترجم لها بعض الموضوعات، ويعد العقاد أحد أهم كتاب القرن العشرين في مصرملخص الكتابطرُق كلمة «الصهيونية» أسماعنا بشكل مُتكرر في وسائل الإعلام المختلفة، ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

عباس محمود العقاد أديب ومفكر وصحفي وشاعر مصري، ولد في أسوان عام 1889م، وهو عضو سابق في مجلس النواب المصري، وعضو في مجمع اللغة العربية، لم يتوقف إنتاجه الأدبي بالرغم من الظروف القاسية التي مر بها؛ حيث كان يكتب المقالات ويرسلها إلى مجلة فصول، كما كان يترجم لها بعض الموضوعات، ويعد العقاد أحد أهم كتاب القرن العشرين في مصرملخص الكتابطرُق كلمة «الصهيونية» أسماعنا بشكل مُتكرر في وسائل الإعلام المختلفة،
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De belofte en het land

Een reis langs de Israëlische muur

de Simone Korkus ...

Op een koude novemberochtend stapt Simone Korkus in haar auto en begint een gepassioneerde zoektocht aan beide kanten van de muur die Israël en Palestina scheidt. Ze reist langs een wirwar van hekken, hoge betonnen muren, greppels en verplaatsbare wegversperringen, op zoek naar de verborgen werkelijkheid achter het nieuws. Uit de kleurrijke beschrijvingen van wat ze ziet in plaatsen als Jeruzalem, ... Leer más

$10.59 USD

Op een koude novemberochtend stapt Simone Korkus in haar auto en begint een gepassioneerde zoektocht aan beide kanten van de muur die Israël en Palestina scheidt. Ze reist langs een wirwar van hekken, hoge betonnen muren, greppels en verplaatsbare wegversperringen, op zoek naar de verborgen werkelijkheid achter het nieuws. Uit de kleurrijke beschrijvingen van wat ze ziet in plaatsen als Jeruzalem,
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Contemporary Art, World Cinema, and Visual Culture

Essays by Hamid Dabashi

Edición de Hamid Keshmirshekan ...

"Contemporary Art, World Cinema, and Visual Culture: Essays by Hamid Dabashi" is a collection of writings by the acclaimed cultural critic and scholar. A thorough Introduction rigorously frames chapters and identifies in Dabashi’s writings a comprehensive approach, which forms the criteria for selecting the essays for the volume. The Introduction also teases out of these essays the overarching ... Leer más

$25.91 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"Contemporary Art, World Cinema, and Visual Culture: Essays by Hamid Dabashi" is a collection of writings by the acclaimed cultural critic and scholar. A thorough Introduction rigorously frames chapters and identifies in Dabashi’s writings a comprehensive approach, which forms the criteria for selecting the essays for the volume. The Introduction also teases out of these essays the overarching
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Toward a Critical Rhetoric on the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Edición de Matthew Abraham ...

This edited collection brings together a group of rhetoricians seeking to develop productive ways to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict,while avoiding the discursive impasses that so often derail attempts to exchange points of view. ... Leer más

$12.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This edited collection brings together a group of rhetoricians seeking to develop productive ways to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict,while avoiding the discursive impasses that so often derail attempts to exchange points of view.
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