{"product_id":"makers-of-the-muslim-world-abu-nuwas-a-genius-of-poetry","title":"Makers of the Muslim World: Abu Nuwas: A Genius of Poetry","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the infamous hard-drinking and eloquent poet who stands at the very heart of Arabic literary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first book to present the life, times and poetry of one of the greatest poets in the Arab tradition, Abu Nuwas. Author Philip Kennedy provides the narrative of Abu Nuwas's fascinating life, which was full of intrigue and debauched adventure, in parallel with the presentation of his greatest poems, across all genres, in easy and accessible translations, giving commentary where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS SERIES is devoted to the men and women throughout history who have made a significant contribution to the political, intellectual and religious landscape of the Muslim world.  Each title combines first-rate scholarship with a strong emphasis on readability, and will serve as a perfect introduction for lay readers and academics alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003cbr\u003ePhilip F. Kennedy is Associate Professor of Middle Eastern and islamic Studies and Comparative Literature at New York University. His published works include 'The Wine Song in Classical Arabic Poetry: Abu Nuwas and the Literary Tradition'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREVIEWS\u003cbr\u003eGeert Jan van Gelder - Laudian Professor of Arabic, Oxford University 'Philip has written a very good book on the great (in my view) greatest Arabic poet, Abu Nuwas... The literary analysis is generally excellent, balanced and erudite.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OneWorld Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67710819402048,"sku":"44368","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/6664\/7616\/files\/makers-of-the-muslim-world-abu-nuwas-a-genius-of-poetry-105.jpg?v=1791328994","url":"https:\/\/jarirbooksusa.com\/products\/makers-of-the-muslim-world-abu-nuwas-a-genius-of-poetry","provider":"Jarir Books USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}