Overview

The Naka'id of Jarir and al-Farazdak, Volume 1 presents a significant collection of classical Arabic poetry. This volume showcases the 'naqa'id, ' or flytings, between two of the most celebrated poets of the Umayyad period, Jarir ibn 'Atiyah and al-Farazdak. These poetic exchanges, characterized by wit, boastful self-praise, and sharp satire, offer invaluable insights into the social, cultural, and political landscape of their time. This edition, originally published in 1905, preserves the original Arabic text, making it an essential resource for students and scholars of Arabic literature, history, and culture. The 'naqa'id' form represents a unique and vibrant aspect of Arabic literary tradition, and this collection provides a rich and engaging example of its enduring appeal.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.