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Exploring Intersections between Nizami and Dante : before and after medievality / edited by Rahilya Geybullayeva, Nunzio Ruggiero, and Marina-Teresa Giaveri.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Literary Reception & Art Reception ; 2.
- Literature and Cultural Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2026.
- Literary Reception & Art Reception ; 2
- Literature and Cultural Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2026
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- History.
- Literature and Cultural Studies.
- Middle East and Islamic Studies.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (531 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- before and after medievality
- Place of Publication:
- Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2026.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This book takes readers on a journey across eras, exploring cultural, philosophical, and literary parallels between Islamic and Christian civilizations through the lens of medieval poets Nizami and Dante. Using the concept of 'before and after' as a platform for comparative analysis, it offers a fresh perspective on medieval cultural heritage and reveals modern reinterpretations. Through discussions of medieval symbols as beauty, wine, sage, sacred and profane passion, moral foundations, the book sheds light on medieval symbols and the evolving role of love in the human spirit. Perfect for scholars and curious readers seeking to bridge historical divides and explore the legacies of the past.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 90-04-73705-7
- 9789004737051
- OCLC:
- 1557795078
- Publisher Number:
- 10.1163/9789004737051 DOI
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