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 Project Gutenberg 2004-08-02 Public domain in the USA. 313 Abu al-Ala al-Maarri 973 1057 أبو العلاء المعري، Baerlein, Henry 1875 1960 Baerlein, Henry Philip Bernard The Diwan of Abu'l-Ala "The Diwan of Abu'l-Ala" by Henry Baerlein is a collection of poetry originally penned by the renowned Syrian poet Abu'l-Ala al-Maarri during the early medieval period, around the 10th to 11th centuries. This volume serves as a reflection of al-Maarri's life experiences, philosophical musings, and his thoughts on religion, existence, and human nature, all conveyed through his poignant and complex verses. The work explores themes such as the transience of life, the pursuit of wisdom, and a critique of social norms and religious practices. The collection presents a variety of quatrains that capture the essence of al-Maarri's contemplative and sometimes cynical view of the world. With a distinctive style characterized by vivid imagery and thought-provoking metaphors, he addresses key motifs such as the inevitability of death, the burden of existence, and the pursuit of truth amidst life's uncertainties. Al-Maarri’s work is not merely an artistic expression; it is also a profound commentary on the human condition, challenging readers to reflect on their beliefs and the way they live their lives. "The Diwan of Abu'l-Ala" invites readers on a philosophical journey as it encapsulates the depth of al-Maarri's socio-cultural context while remaining relevant to contemporary reflection on existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Arabic poetry -- Translations into English PJ Text Category: Poetry Category: Philosophy & Ethics 102868 2025-10-06T03:50:36.877524 text/html 102689 2025-01-13T19:12:56.383570 text/html 116349 2025-10-06T03:50:42.669503 application/epub+zip 115085 2025-10-06T03:50:39.679497 application/epub+zip 104532 2025-10-06T03:50:38.568521 application/epub+zip 232217 2025-10-06T03:50:44.588473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220640 2025-10-06T03:50:41.896517 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185558 2022-09-07T00:09:03.548603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81659 2025-10-06T03:50:36.634564 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61928 2024-10-28T20:03:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16595 2025-10-06T03:50:44.712475 application/rdf+xml 13378 2025-10-06T03:50:39.052523 image/jpeg 3413 2025-10-06T03:50:38.808496 image/jpeg 113364 2025-10-06T03:50:36.886535 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia