The Poetry of Ibn Khafajah : : A Literary Analysis / / Magda M. Al-Nowaihi.

• Superior document: Studies in Arabic Literature Series ; Volume 16
• VerfasserIn: Al-Nowaihi, Magda M.,
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden, The Netherlands : : E.J. Brill,, [1993]; ©1993
• Year of Publication: 1993
• Edition: First edition.
• Language: English
• Series: Studies in archaeological material culture ; Volume 16.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (176 pages)

An analysis of the imagery, rethorical devices, and structural patterns in the Dīwān of the 11th-12th century acclaimed Andalusian poet, Ibn Khafājah, with special emphasis om his innovative use of the poetic tradition.

Table of Contents

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- I. Imagery -- A. The Subject Matter of Imagery -- B. The Formulation of Imagery -- C. The Functions of Imagery -- D. Conclusion -- II. Rhetorical Devices -- A. Background of Critical Approaches to Badīʿ Poetry -- B. Ibn Khafājah's Early Imitative Period -- C. Characteristics of Ibn Khafājah's Rhetorical Style -- i. Jinās -- ii. Antithesis -- iii. Other Rhetorical Devices -- iv. Tawriya -- D. Conclusion -- III. Syntax and Structural Patterns -- A. Background of Critical Approaches to the Structure of Arabic Poetry -- B. Syntax -- C. Linear Development -- D. Non-linear Structural Devices -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index -- STUDIES IN ARABIC LITERATURE.