02242cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500270014926400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036252013630039353400450175665300470180170000320184885600430188099900170192313086UtSlPG20260610133317.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPJ1 aAbu al-Ala al-Maarri,d973-105714aThe Diwan of Abu'l-Ala 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-02  a"The Diwan of Abu'l-Ala" by Henry Baerlein is a collection of poetry originally penned by the renowned Syrian poet Abu'l-Ala al-Maarri during the early medieval period, around the 10th to 11th centuries. This volume serves as a reflection of al-Maarri's life experiences, philosophical musings, and his thoughts on religion, existence, and human nature, all conveyed through his poignant and complex verses. The work explores themes such as the transience of life, the pursuit of wisdom, and a critique of social norms and religious practices.  The collection presents a variety of quatrains that capture the essence of al-Maarri's contemplative and sometimes cynical view of the world. With a distinctive style characterized by vivid imagery and thought-provoking metaphors, he addresses key motifs such as the inevitability of death, the burden of existence, and the pursuit of truth amidst life's uncertainties. Al-Maarri’s work is not merely an artistic expression; it is also a profound commentary on the human condition, challenging readers to reflect on their beliefs and the way they live their lives. "The Diwan of Abu'l-Ala" invites readers on a philosophical journey as it encapsulates the depth of al-Maarri's socio-cultural context while remaining relevant to contemporary reflection on existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArabic poetry -- Translations into English1 aBaerlein, Henry,d1875-196040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13086  c54477d54477