ARABIAN Flashcards
It has a rich and diverse history, spanning over 14 centuries and covering a wide range of genres and styles.
Arabic literature
READ: Some of the earliest works of Arabic literature were poems and songs composed by the Bedouin tribes of the Arabian Peninsula, which were later compiled into collections such as the “Mu’allaqat” and the “Diwan al-Hamasa.”
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One of the most famous works of Arabic literature is the “BLANK” (also known as the “Arabian Nights”), a collection of stories and folktales that date back to the Islamic Golden Age. The stories were compiled over many centuries, drawing on sources from Persia, India, and other parts of the Middle East
Thousand and One Nights
Some of the most notable contemporary Arabic writers include BLANK, the first Arab to win the Nobel Prize in Literature
Naguib Mahfouz
He is a Syrian poet and essayist
Adonis
The BLANK, also spelled Koran, is the holy book of Islam and the primary source of Islamic law and beliefs. It is considered the final and most important revelation of God to humanity, as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years
Quran
The Quran is divided into BLANK chapters, or suras, which are further divided into verses, or ayat.
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“BLANK” also known as “The Thousand and One Nights,” is a collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian folktales and stories that has captivated audiences for centuries.
The Arabian Nights
The tales are believed to have originated in Arabic, Persian, and Indian sources, and were compiled and translated into Arabic in the Islamic Golden Age.
The stories are framed within a larger narrative, in which a Persian king, Shahryar, discovers that his wife has been unfaithful to him. In response, he marries a new virgin bride each night and has her executed the following morning, until he meets Scheherazade. Scheherazade, a clever and resourceful woman, begins telling the king a series of tales each night, but always leaves them unfinished, so that the king is compelled to keep her alive to hear the endings.
The Arabian Nights
The BLANK tells are diverse and engaging, ranging from magical tales of genies and sorcerers to stories of romance, adventure, and morality.
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The BLANK is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring appeal of tales of wonder and imagination.
The Arabian Nights
“BLANK” is a Persian legend about a king who discovers the mythical land of Cockaigne, where the streets are paved with food and the rivers flow with wine. The king becomes obsessed with the idea of reaching this land and sets out on a perilous journey to find it.
The Food of Paradise
“BLANK” is a metaphor for the human search for meaning and fulfillment. It suggests that true happiness cannot be found in material possessions or physical pleasures, but must be cultivated through a sense of inner harmony and spiritual awareness.
The story has inspired many writers and artists throughout history and continues to be celebrated for its wisdom and insight.
The Food of Paradise
