Book page
One Hundred Poems and a Sung Poem
Texts and Melodies That Influenced Arabic Music
An Arabic book centered on the enduring relationship between poetry, song, and Arabic music. Its title points to sung poetic texts and melodies that helped shape the Arab musical imagination, making it a valuable discovery for readers interested in music, poetry, and cultural memory.
About this book
This Arabic title invites readers into the world of the sung poem, where poetry is not only read on the page but also carried through melody, voice, and performance. The subtitle, “Texts and Melodies That Influenced Arabic Music,” positions the book at the intersection of literary appreciation, musical heritage, and Arab cultural memory.
Why read it?
The value of this book lies in its subject: poetry as it becomes song, and melody as it gives written language a lasting public life. It is a strong choice for readers who want to approach Arabic song as a cultural and literary form, not merely as entertainment, but as a meeting point of language, rhythm, memory, and taste.
Who is it for?
This book is well suited to lovers of Arabic music, readers of Arabic poetry, students of cultural history, and anyone interested in the relationship between lyrics, poetic language, and melody. It may also appeal to researchers, musicians, singers, and general readers exploring how songs become part of shared cultural memory.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789948714446
Page count
493
Age rating
General