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Isabel Toral and Beatrice Gruendler, "An Unruly Classic: Kalīla and Dimna and Its Syriac, Arabic, and Early Persian Versions" (Brill, 2024)

New Books in Islamic Studies

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The Dynamic Manuscripts of Kalīla and Dimna

This chapter explores the innovative use of software to study the fluidity of the medieval text 'Kalīla and Dimna,' emphasizing the concept of 'mouvance.' It discusses the importance of digital tools in analyzing the diverse manuscripts that reflect unique interpretations by various copyists, shedding light on the complexities of authorship and textual stability. Additionally, it examines the creative agency of copyists through the analysis of three manuscripts, showcasing their influence on narrative organization and adaptation.

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