Bedouin Poets of the Nafd Desert by Marcel Kurpershoek Hardcover Book

Description: Bedouin Poets of the Nafd Desert by Marcel Kurpershoek, Khalaf Abū Zwayyid, ʿAdwān al-Hirbīd, ʿAjlān ibn Rmāl A collection of poems from a changing Bedouin world Bedouin Poets of the Nafd Desert features poetry from three poets of the Ibn Rashd dynasty–the highwater mark of Bedouin culture in the nineteenth century. Khalaf Ab Zwayyid, Adwn al-Hirbd, and Ajln ibn Rml belonged to tribes based around the area of Jabal Shammar in northern Arabia. A cultural and political center for the region, Jabal Shammar attracted caravans of traders and pilgrims, tribal shaykhs, European travelers (including T.E. Lawrence), illiterate Bedouin poets, and learned Arabs. All three poets lived at the inception of or during modernitys accelerating encroachment. New inventions and firearms spread throughout the region, and these poets captured Bedouin life in changing times. Their poems and the accompanying narratives showcase the beauty and complexity of Bedouin culture, while also grappling with the upheaval brought about by the rise of the House of Saud and Wahhabism. The poems featured in Bedouin Poets of the Nafd Desert are often humorous and witty, yet also sentimental, wistful, and romantic. They vividly describe journeys on camelback, stories of family and marriage, thrilling raids, and beautiful nature scenes, offering a window into Bedouin culture and society in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.A bilingual Arabic-English edition. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Khalaf Ab Zwayyid (Author) Khalaf Ab Zwayyid (d. 1942) gained notoriety for his barbs aimed at the most powerful prince of Arabia in his time, Muammad ibn Rashd. He died in 1942 at around 100 years of age.Adwn al-Hirbd (Author) Adwn al-Hirbd (d. 1896) was held in special esteem for his love poetry.Ajln ibn Rml (Author) Ajln ibn Rml belonged to the tribe of al-Rml.Marcel Kurpershoek (Edited and Translated by) Marcel Kurpershoek is a specialist in the oral traditions and poetry of Arabia. He is the author of the five-volume Oral Poetry and Narratives from Central Arabia, as well as several books on Middle Eastern history and culture. He served as Netherlands ambassador to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey, and Poland, and as special envoy to Syria until 2015. Details ISBN1479826154 Author Ajln ibn Rml Pages 300 Publisher New York University Press Series Library of Arabic Literature Year 2024 Translator Marcel Kurpershoek ISBN-13 9781479826155 Format Hardcover Imprint New York University Press Country of Publication United States Edited by Marcel Kurpershoek Place of Publication New York AU Release Date 2024-04-08 DEWEY 892.71508089 Audience General Publication Date 2024-04-09 US Release Date 2024-04-09 ISBN-10 1479826154 UK Release Date 2024-04-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161869858;

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