Al-Bayan wat-Tabyin

البيان والتبيين

By Al-Jahiz 255h (869 CE) 4 volumes

A masterpiece of Arabic prose literature on the art of rhetoric, eloquence, and public speaking. Al-Jahiz combines linguistic theory with entertaining anecdotes, showcasing the highest examples of Arabic eloquence. It remains one of the most celebrated works of Arabic literary criticism and adab literature.

Table of Contents

INTRO Introduction 1 Al-Jahiz: The Master of Arabic Rhetoric and Prose 2 Eloquence, Oratory, and the Practice of Bayan 3 Classification of Speakers and Rhetorical Types 4 Al-Jahiz's Literary Theory and Aesthetic Judgments 5 Legacy in Arabic Literary Culture and Scholarship

Details

Category
Arabic Language
Subject
arabic
Original Language
ar
Available In
ar
Written
255h (869 CE)
Volumes
4

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