Avarice and the Avaricious (kitab al-bukhala`) (The Kegan Paul Arabia Library): 5 (The Kegan Paul Arabia Library
Availability: In Stock

Avarice and the Avaricious (kitab al-bukhala`) (The Kegan Paul Arabia Library): 5 (The Kegan Paul Arabia Library, V. 5)

SKU: 9780710306456

₹10,030.00

Experience the brilliance of medieval Arabic prose with Al-Jahiz’s renowned work. Celebrated as a ‘sultan of style,’ this classic masterfully dissects the vice of miserliness through razor-sharp satire, wit, and keen observation. Al-Jahiz’s agile and vigorous language, infused with anecdotes and digressions, vividly exposes hypocrisy and pretension in an engaging, highly readable format. Essential reading for lovers of classic literature, students of world cultures, and anyone who appreciates timeless social commentary and brilliant, humorous critique. Dive into this foundational piece of Arabic literary heritage available for Indian readers.

5 in stock

Category: Tag:

Related products