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BLUNT, William Scawen.

[Mu'allaqat] The Seven Golden Odes of pagan Arabia,

[Mu'allaqat] The Seven Golden Odes of pagan Arabia,

known also as the MoAllakat. Translated from the original Arabic by Lady Anne Blunt. Done into English verse by William Scawen Blunt.

Stock Code 113123

London, Chiswick Press for the Translators, 1903

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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.

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Provenance: from the library of Prof. William M. Ballantyne (specialist in Arab law, 1922-2021).

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