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First edition of the Muallaqat printed by the Chiswick press, 1903.
First edition of the Muallaqat printed by the Chiswick press, 1903.
First edition of the Muallaqat printed by the Chiswick press, 1903.

BLUNT, William Scawen.

[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.

London, Chiswick Press for the Translators, 1903

$1,638.00
$1,638.00

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

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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.

Stock code 113123

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First edition of the Muallaqat printed by the Chiswick press, 1903.

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

$1,638.00
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