Arabic Literature

Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, this book provides a balanced overview of Arab literature, from 'high' literature to popular folk literature, covering the classical and modern periods.

Pierre Cachia was born in Egypt in 1921, of a Maltese father and a Russian mother. After war service with the 8th Army, he taught at the American University of Cairo (1946-48), at the University of Edinburgh (1950-76), and at Columbia University (1975-91). He has written widely on Arabic literature.

Preface  The Transcription of Arabic  1. The Root  2. The Stem  3. The Bifurcation  4. The Main Growth  5. The Iberian Branch  6. The Stunting  7. The Grafting  Bibliography  Index