[Mu'allaqat] The Seven Golden Odes of pagan Arabia, known also as the MoAllakat.

£1,200 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

The Muallaqāt is a compilation of seven pre-Islamic Arabic poems. the selection enjoys a unique position in Arabic literature, representing the finest of early Arabic poetry. Taken together, the poems of Al-Muʿallaqāt provide an excellent picture of Bedouin life, manners, and modes of thought. The contents include an introduction, followed by selections of poetry in English translation listed as: Imr-El-Kais, Tarafa, Zoheyr, Lebid, Antara, Ibn Kolthum and El Harith. First edition. Small 4to., xxii, 68 pp., modern dark blue half morocco gilt, top edge gilt, a fine copy.

• Binding: Hardcover

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