The Myth of High Literature

Name: The Myth of High Literature
SKU: 24195
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Author: Ali Al-Wardi

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This book examines the concept of “high literature” and criticizes linguistic and literary fanaticism in Arab culture. It analyzes the relationship between literature and society and how literature has sometimes been used to serve the interests of the ruling power and prevailing cultural traditions.

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Categories: Arabic literature, Literary Studies, Literary criticism, Sociology Tags: Literature, philosophy, Sociology, Thought

Description

This book presents a fascinating intellectual debate between two schools of thought. The first, represented by the author, cherishes poetry and language to the point of rigidity and fanaticism. The second criticizes courtly poetry and literature, as well as the complex grammatical rules established by grammarians. The author explores the impact of literature and language on Arab society, explaining why caliphs and sultans were particularly interested in them, leading Arabs to become among the most poetic peoples. Through this book, the author aims to liberate the Arabic language, making it more accessible by simplifying its grammar, and to free society from the lingering influence of rigid structures.