Quran and the Lyric Imperative
By Richard Serrano
In the sacred landscape where divine revelation meets human artistic expression, a profound creative tension has shaped centuries of spiritual and literary understanding. This scholarly exploration reveals how the dynamic relationship between the Quran and Arabic poetry has served as a fundamental wellspring of meaning throughout the Arabic literary tradition.
Drawing from the earliest days when Quranic verses were first recited in seventh-century Arabia, this work illuminates the intricate dance between sacred text and poetic craft. Rather than viewing these forms as separate or competing, the author demonstrates how their interaction generates deeper layers of interpretation and spiritual insight.
Through four carefully chosen examples, readers discover how this creative friction manifests across different periods and contexts. The study examines the intertwined roles of prophet and poet, particularly through the lens of the tenth-century figure al-Mutanabbi, revealing how these archetypal voices inform each other. The analysis extends beyond literature to explore how Quranic and poetic reading practices illuminate even architectural inscriptions, such as those found in the Alhambra.
For those seeking to understand how sacred texts and human creativity intersect, this work offers a unique perspective on the ways spiritual revelation and artistic expression can enhance rather than diminish each other. The book provides valuable insights into how different forms of sacred engagement can deepen our appreciation of both divine wisdom and human artistic achievement.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Koran
- ✓ Explore Lyrik
- ✓ Explore Qurʼan
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Islamic literature
- ✓ Explore Arabic poetry, history and criticism
- ✓ Explore Influence
- ✓ Explore Arabic poetry
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Details
- Published
- 2016
- Publisher
- Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
- ISBN-13
- 9781498520706
- ISBN-10
- 1498520707
- Pages
- 248
- Language
- EN
