Arthur John Arberry byl britský orientalista a plodný badatel v oblasti arabštiny, perštiny a islámských studií. Jeho překlad Koránu do angličtiny, The Koran Interpreted, je jedním z nejvýznamnějších od nemuslimského učence a je mezi akademiky široce respektován. Arberry je také známý tím, že západnímu světu představil díla Rúmího prostřednictvím svých vybraných překladů a přeložil důležitou antologii středověké andaluské arabské poezie. Jeho interpretace spisů Muhammada Iqbala je rovněž vynikající.
Exploring the mystical dimension of Islam, this comprehensive guide delves into the core teachings, practices, and terminology of Sufism. Translated by Arthur John Arberry, it presents an insightful journey into the essence of Sufism as articulated by Abu Bakr al-Kalabadhi, highlighting the unique aspects of this spiritual path.
This unique book is an exciting global journey into the origins, technologies, and recipes of ancient beer as well as into beer's continued importance today in diet, ritual, and economics.
It is scarcely surprising that Persia - a land where civilization has flourished at a high level for three thousand years-would abound in worldly wisdom. This book illustrates the many ways Persian culture has influenced Persia's neighbours and become a legacy for the whole world.
These seven poems, translated by A. J. Arberry in 1957, are the most famous survivors of a vast mass of poetry produced in the Arabian Desert in the sixth century. Arberry's introduction explains to the reader what was known about the poems and how they came to be preserved and distributed over time. The epilogue particularly interrogates the authenticity of the poems and tracks how they have been transmitted over time. This work will be of interest to those studying Persian and Middle-Eastern literature and history.
First published in 1953, this translation of part of the Arabian Nights by A. J. Arberry offers four famous stories in modern Aladdin, Judar, Aboukir and Abousir, and the Amorous Goldsmith. The introduction provides a brief analysis of earlier translations of the tales and explains their value as indicators of the society in which they were written. This work will be of interest to those studying Middle-Eastern literature and history.
First published in 1963, this work puts into clear and rhythmical English one hundred stories and apologues of the Masnavi of Rumi. Composed over a period of many years during the thirteenth century, as a manual of instruction and initiation into spiritual life, the Masnavi has long been acclaimed the greatest mystical epic of Islam. The tales were designed to illustrate in human terms the often complex doctrine, and this they do with a wealth of beauty, honour and pathos, as appealing to the modern reader as to the medieval audience to which they were originally addressed. The volume, like its predecessor Tales of the Masnavi , is included in the UNESCO list of representative great works of world literature. This work will be of interest to those studying Islam and Middle Eastern literature.
The book presents biographical essays on six prominent scholars—Simon Ockley, Sir William Jones, E. W. Lane, E. H. Palmer, E.G. Browne, and R. A. Nicholson—who dedicated their lives to fostering connections between European and Asian cultures. Alongside these profiles, the author includes a personal autobiography and a compelling argument advocating for the continued support of Oriental studies, highlighting the importance of cross-cultural understanding and scholarship.
This book serves as a practical introduction for students of Arabic, focusing on a classic work of literature. It offers accessible insights and guidance, making it an ideal resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of Arabic literary traditions.
This book is an excellent introduction to classical Persian poetry for English-speaking readers. As stated in its preface, "This little book ... is a landmark in the interpretation of Persian literature, containing as it does the first English verse translation of a Persian poem." Many of these translations were completed in the late 19th century by noted scholars of both languages; for that reason alone, it is a valuable piece of history and a valuable memento of the sense of wonder and adventure with which Western scholars once approached the East. The poets featured here include Rumi, Sa'di, Hafez, Rudaki, Khosrow, Ferdowsi, Nizami, Shahriyar, and others. Also features Persian miniature illustrations.
