Majma' al-Amthal (Compendium of Proverbs), 1/5 Parts

Published in five comprehensive volumes by the Kalima Project (Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre), Majma' al-Amthal (The Collection of Proverbs) by the medieval scholar Abu al-Fadl al-Maydani stands as the definitive encyclopedia of Classical Arabic paremiology. Gathering over six thousand proverbs from pre-Islamic and Islamic eras organized alphabetically, the work preserves the oral wisdom, cultural ethos, and rhetorical brilliance of early Arab society. Beyond mere cataloging, al-Maydani provides deep linguistic commentary, etymological explanations, and the historical narratives or folklore that originally gave birth to each saying. This new critical edition relies on previously unexamined rare manuscripts, offering perfected text vocalization, exhaustive annotations, and meticulous thematic indices designed for scholars, linguists, and historians.

It is an unparalleled literary treasure and essential reference for anyone seeking to master classical Arabic rhetoric, historical folklore, and the origins of timeless Arab wisdom.

Essential for scholars of Arabic literature, linguists, historians of Middle Eastern culture, paremiology enthusiasts, and academic libraries requiring a critical edition of classical Arab lore.