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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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Exploring Kalīla and Dimna: A Cultural Journey

This chapter examines the personal journeys of two scholars as they engage with the Arabic literary classic 'Kalīla and Dimna'. It highlights their challenges in introducing Arabic literature into academic discourse, along with the historical significance and cultural adaptations of the text over time. The discussion emphasizes the work's enduring influence and the complexities surrounding its translation and interpretation.

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