Kitāb al-aghānī / li-Abī al-Faraj al-Iṣbahānī ; bi-taṣḥīḥ Aḥmad al-Shinqīṭī.,كتاب الأغاني / لأبي الفرج الأصبهاني ؛ بتصحيح أحمد الشنقيطي. Volume v.5-6 1905 [Leather Bound]
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Kitāb al-aghānī / li-Abī al-Faraj al-Iṣbahānī ; bi-taṣḥīḥ Aḥmad al-Shinqīṭī.,كتاب الأغاني / لأبي الفرج الأصبهاني ؛ بتصحيح أحمد الشنقيطي. Volume v.5-6 1905 [Leather Bound]

by Abū Al-Faraj Al-Iṣbahānī, Or -, أبو الفرج الاصبهاني، أو.

music history poetry anthology Arabic literature Classical Arabic
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Kitāb al-aghānī by Abū al-Faraj al-Iṣbahānī, in volumes 5-6 corrected by Aḥmad al-Shinqīṭī, is a leather-bound 1905 edition chronicling Arabic songs, poetry, and the biographies of musicians and poets. This scholarly compilation illuminates the cultural tapestry of early Islamic artistic traditions, offering profound insights into historical literary and musical heritage.

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Kitāb al-aghānī stands as a monumental text in Arabic literature, compiled by the 10th-century scholar Abū al-Faraj al-Iṣbahānī. This edition features volumes 5 and 6, meticulously corrected by Aḥmad al-Shinqīṭī, and bound in durable leather for lasting preservation.

The work delves into the rich heritage of Arabic songs, poetry, and the lives of musicians and poets from early Islamic eras. It serves as an essential resource for understanding cultural and artistic developments in the Arab world.

Published in 1905, this version maintains the integrity of the original Arabic text, providing scholars and enthusiasts with an authentic glimpse into classical Arabic arts. The leather binding enhances its collectible value and readability.

Through its detailed accounts, the book connects historical narratives with the evolution of musical and poetic expressions, highlighting the interplay between art and society in medieval Arabia.

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