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THE LEGACY OF 'AṬṬĀR'S POETRY.

Authors :
Avery, Kenneth
Alizadeh, Ali
Source :
Fifty Poems of Attar; 2007, p41-47, 7p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article provides information on the legacy of Attars poetry, in which its writings originated in the Persian Sufi poetry. Its concepts are considered as incompatible since the origin of love poetry and ascetic mysticism. Also, it was emphasizes that it may not be attained without the popularity and prevalence in Italian literature, as it could be argued into radical and innovative uses. An overview on four approaches to Attar poetry is also offered.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9780980305210
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Fifty Poems of Attar
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
48217231