02626cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500930014826400510024130000470029233600260033933700260036533800360039149000240042750000310045150501870048250800800066952013880074953400450213765300220218283000240220485600430222899900170227110121UtSlPG20260610133240.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPJ1 aWilson, Epiphanius,d1845-191614aThe Literature of Arabia :bWith Critical and Biographical Sketches by Epiphanius Wilson 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aOriental Literature  aRelease date is 2003-11-010 aThe romance of Antar, translation by É. Delécluse and E. Wilson -- Selections from Arabian poetry, translation by J. D. Carlyle -- Arabian nights: selected tales, ed. by A. Lang.  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Beth Trapaga and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"The Literature of Arabia" by Epiphanius Wilson is a literary collection and critical analysis of Arabic literature, published in the early 20th century. The book provides critical and biographical sketches of prominent works and figures in Arabian literature, with a significant focus on the romance of Antar, a heroic figure akin to Greek and European legends. The text promises to offer a rich exploration of themes such as chivalry, moral integrity, personal valor, and the cultural fabric of Arabian society before the advent of Islam.  The opening of "The Literature of Arabia" introduces the romance of Antar, explaining its significance in Arabian literature as a foundational epic that embodies ideals of heroism and nobility. Antar, born the son of an enslaved mother and a noble father, rises to become a celebrated warrior and poet. The narrative reveals his early life marked by acts of valor, justice, and a deep love for Ibla, the daughter of his uncle. As Antar faces various challenges and threats from rival tribes, his loyalty, courage, and poetic prowess are highlighted, weaving a tale filled with adventure, romance, and the societal norms of tribal life in pre-Islamic Arabia. The beginning establishes a vibrant context for anyone interested in understanding the depth and richness of Arabian literary traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArabic literature 0aOriental Literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10121  c51742d51742