Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 174 Wilson, Epiphanius 1845 1916 The Literature of Arabia With Critical and Biographical Sketches by Epiphanius Wilson Oriental Literature The romance of Antar, translation by É. Delécluse and E. Wilson -- Selections from Arabian poetry, translation by J. D. Carlyle -- Arabian nights: selected tales, ed. by A. Lang. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Beth Trapaga and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Literature of Arabia" by Epiphanius Wilson is a literary collection and critical analysis of Arabic literature, published in the early 20th century. The book provides critical and biographical sketches of prominent works and figures in Arabian literature, with a significant focus on the romance of Antar, a heroic figure akin to Greek and European legends. The text promises to offer a rich exploration of themes such as chivalry, moral integrity, personal valor, and the cultural fabric of Arabian society before the advent of Islam. The opening of "The Literature of Arabia" introduces the romance of Antar, explaining its significance in Arabian literature as a foundational epic that embodies ideals of heroism and nobility. Antar, born the son of an enslaved mother and a noble father, rises to become a celebrated warrior and poet. The narrative reveals his early life marked by acts of valor, justice, and a deep love for Ibla, the daughter of his uncle. As Antar faces various challenges and threats from rival tribes, his loyalty, courage, and poetic prowess are highlighted, weaving a tale filled with adventure, romance, and the societal norms of tribal life in pre-Islamic Arabia. The beginning establishes a vibrant context for anyone interested in understanding the depth and richness of Arabian literary traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Arabic literature PJ Text Category: Literature - Other Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 338621 2025-08-04T11:15:00.260996 text/html 338589 338480 2024-11-05T03:58:51.386219 2023-10-05T05:03:45.971715 text/html text/html 194101 2025-08-04T11:15:06.918941 application/epub+zip 196641 2025-08-04T11:15:02.241915 application/epub+zip 196639 2025-08-04T11:15:01.054961 application/epub+zip 372808 2025-08-04T11:15:10.211892 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345066 2025-08-04T11:15:06.007946 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 330424 2022-09-05T07:02:22.533819 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300007 2025-08-04T11:14:59.926961 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 280284 2024-10-28T17:39:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16876 2025-08-04T11:15:10.346893 application/rdf+xml 13434 2025-08-04T11:15:01.545917 image/jpeg 3794 2025-08-04T11:15:01.299920 image/jpeg 187852 2025-08-04T11:15:00.287976 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog