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    The document discusses Arabic prose and its history. It states that Arabic prose arose between 750-1500 CE and was written in rhyming magical styles. A prominent feature of Arabic prose is "Saj" or rhymed prose which uses short rhyming expressions in pairs. Famous writers during the Golden Age of Arabic Prose from the 9th to 11th centuries included al-Jahiz, Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi, and Tanukhi, who compiled instructive anecdotes. This led to the development of a new literary form called "Maqama."

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    The document discusses Arabic prose and its history. It states that Arabic prose arose between 750-1500 CE and was written in rhyming magical styles. A prominent feature of Arabic prose is "Saj" or rhymed prose which uses short rhyming expressions in pairs. Famous writers during the Golden Age of Arabic Prose from the 9th to 11th centuries included al-Jahiz, Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi, and Tanukhi, who compiled instructive anecdotes. This led to the development of a new literary form called "Maqama."

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    The document discusses Arabic prose and its history. It states that Arabic prose arose between 750-1500 CE and was written in rhyming magical styles. A prominent feature of Arabic prose is "Saj" or rhymed prose which uses short rhyming expressions in pairs. Famous writers during the Golden Age of Arabic Prose from the 9th to 11th centuries included al-Jahiz, Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi, and Tanukhi, who compiled instructive anecdotes. This led to the development of a new literary form called "Maqama."

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    1st Slide

    Arabic Prose

     a literary form in literary genre written in magical rhymes.


     It arose and flourished throughout the period 750 - 1500.

    2nd Slide

    Rhymed Prose or "Saj" is the most striking characteristic feature of Arabic prose.

    Consist of succesion of pairs of short rhyming expression.

    Formal Written in Rhymed Prose Style or "Khutbah" is of great antiquity. Turned out to be religious
    verses in the earliest time of Islam.

    Most famous- Ibn Nubatah

    3rd Slide

    Golden Age of Arabic Prose

    Studded with the brilliant writers:

    * al-Jahiz

    * Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi

    * Ibn Qucaybah

    * Al-Ma’arri

    * Risalat al-Ghufran

    Mora- Instructive and assuring anecdotes

    Tanukhi- most outstanding compiler of anecdotes

     Niswar al-muhadarah (The table of Mesopotamian judge)


     Mustajad (Anecdotes of generosity)
     Farah ba’d al shiddah (Deliverance after anguish)

    These kind of works led to a new literary form Maqama.

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