Project Gutenberg 2004-08-02 Public domain in the USA. 105 Abu al-Ala al-Maarri 973 1057 أبو العلاء المعري، Baerlein, Henry 1875 1960 Baerlein, Henry Philip Bernard The Diwan of Abu'l-Ala Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. "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.) en Arabic poetry -- Translations into English PJ Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 102698 2024-10-06T06:10:58.161460 2023-10-06T07:46:25.307857 text/html text/html 102691 2024-10-06T06:10:58.400442 2023-10-06T07:46:25.454964 text/html text/html 116272 2024-10-06T06:11:04.987408 application/epub+zip 115093 2024-10-06T06:11:01.607433 application/epub+zip 104539 2024-10-06T06:11:00.305453 application/epub+zip 232211 2024-10-06T06:11:07.109421 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220648 2024-10-06T06:11:04.114431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185558 2022-09-07T00:09:03.548603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81574 81602 2024-10-06T06:10:57.894443 2023-10-06T07:46:25.130863 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 81464 2020-12-18T00:40:59 text/plain; charset=utf-8 34052 2020-12-18T00:40:59 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 81355 2020-12-18T00:40:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33921 2020-12-18T00:40:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20848 2024-10-06T06:11:07.241389 application/rdf+xml 13378 2024-10-06T06:11:00.889426 image/jpeg 3413 2024-10-06T06:11:00.608432 image/jpeg 113298 2024-10-06T06:10:58.409456 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog