Arabian Poetry For English Readers (1881)

Arabian Poetry: For English Readers is a book written by William Alexander Clouston and published in 1881. The book is a collection of translated Arabic poems, selected by the author for English readers to appreciate and enjoy. The poems are from various regions and periods of Arabic literature, ranging from the pre-Islamic era to the 19th century. The book includes a comprehensive introduction that provides background information about Arabic poetry, its history, and its forms. The poems are accompanied by explanatory notes and annotations that help readers understand the cultural and historical context of the poems. The book is a valuable resource for students of Arabic literature and culture, as well as for anyone interested in poetry, translation, and cross-cultural communication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.