Ibn 'Arabåi's mystical poetics
Ibn al-°Arabåi was a hugely influential figure in the development of Sufism, yet although interest in his work continues to grow, his poetry has received very little attention. This book defines Ibn al-°Arabåi's poetic style and his understanding of poetics, which is closely intertwined with hi...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2013, 2013
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Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | Ibn al-°Arabåi was a hugely influential figure in the development of Sufism, yet although interest in his work continues to grow, his poetry has received very little attention. This book defines Ibn al-°Arabåi's poetic style and his understanding of poetics, which is closely intertwined with his metaphysics: the rhythms of poetry echo those of creation, and meaning combines with form just as the spirit descends on matter |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
ISBN: | 9780191743375 |