| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 299 pages). |
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text file |
| Series |
The Muslim world in the age of the Crusades: studies and texts ; 3
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Muslim world in the age of the Crusades ; v. 3.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: setting the scene -- Poetry and poetics in medieval Arabic discourse -- Theories and principles of jihad and the quest for martyrdom -- Formative Muslim responses: Franks (Faranj), Christians (Rum) and the making of a Christian enemy -- Poeticising the reconquest and future expectations -- Literary underpinnings of the anti-Frankish jihad -- The place of Egypt in sixth-/twelfth- and seventh-/thirteenth-century discourse -- Shattered dreams: Jerusalem, the umma, and new enemies -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Arabic poems. |
| Summary |
In this comprehensive analysis of Arabic poetry during the period of the crusades (sixth/twelfth century), Osman Latiff provides an insightful examination of the poets who inspired Muslims to unite in the 'jihad' against the Franks. 'The Cutting Edge of the Poet's Sword' not only contributes to our understanding of literary history, it also illuminates a broad spectrum of religiosity and the role of political propaganda in the anti-Frankish Muslim struggle. Latiff shows how poets, often used by the ruling elite to promote their rule, emphasised the centrality of Islam's holy sites to inspire the Muslim response to the occupation and later reconquest of Jerusalem, and expressed some surprising views of Frankish Christians. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
Text in English and in Arabic. |
| Subject |
Arabic poetry -- 750-1258 -- History and criticism.
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Arabic poetry. |
| Chronological Term |
750-1258 |
| Subject |
Crusades in literature.
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Crusades in literature. |
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Jihad in literature.
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Jihad in literature. |
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Revolutionary poetry, Arabic -- History and criticism.
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Revolutionary poetry, Arabic. |
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War and literature -- Islamic Empire.
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War and literature. |
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Islamic Empire. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Latiff, Osman. Cutting edge of the poet's sword 9789004345218 (DLC) 2017037316 (OCoLC)982931081 |
| ISBN |
9789004345225 (electronic book) |
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9004345221 (electronic book) |
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9789004345218 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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9004345213 |
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