Publisher's Synopsis
The Ancient Hanged Poems Of The Arabs is a book written by Charles F. Horne. The book is a collection of ancient Arabic poems that were recited by bards and storytellers during the pre-Islamic era of Arabia. The poems were usually performed in public gatherings and were used to entertain, educate, and inspire the audience. The poems in the book are known as ""hanged poems"" because they were traditionally hung on the walls of the Ka'aba, a sacred shrine in Mecca, as a form of public display. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including love, war, heroism, and morality. The book provides an introduction to the history and culture of pre-Islamic Arabia, which is essential to understanding the context in which the poems were composed. The author also provides a detailed analysis of each poem, including its themes, structure, and language. The Ancient Hanged Poems Of The Arabs is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Arabic literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the Arab world. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wider audience.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient Arabia; The Hanged Poems; The Koran, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100030.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
