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Ibn Butlan, "The Doctors' Dinner Party: A Satirical Novella " (NYU Press, 2023)

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The Art of Dialogue in Ibn Butlan's Novella

This chapter examines the distinctive dialogue-driven narrative style of Ibn Butlan's satirical novella, emphasizing character depth and the use of 'sajah' to enhance the literary experience. It also discusses the interplay between prose and poetry, along with the influence of folk wisdom on the text's medical assertions.

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