Library of Arabic Literature (Arabic: المكتبة العربية) offers Arabic editions and English translations of significant works of Arabic literature from the seventh to nineteenth centuries.[1] The series' aim is "to revive and reintroduce classic Arabic literature to a whole new generation of Arabs and non-Arabs, and make it more accessible and readable to everyone,"[2] as very little of the corpus of Arabic literature from this period is available to an English-speaking audience.[3] The books are edited and translated by distinguished scholars of Arabic and Islam from around the world.
The series publishes each book in a hardcover parallel-text format, with Arabic and English on facing pages, as well as in English-only paperbacks and free downloadable Arabic PDFs. For some texts, the series also publishes separate scholarly editions with full critical apparatus.[1] Genres include poetry and prose, fiction, religion, philosophy, law, science, history, and travel writing.[2]
The Library of Arabic Literature is published by NYU Press and supported by a grant from the New York University Abu Dhabi Research Institute.[1]
The first volume was published in December 2012.[2]
- ^ a b c "About the Library of Arabic Literature". Library of Arabic Literature. 2012-01-18. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ^ a b c Rym Ghazal (December 22, 2012). "Arabic literary treasures given new life". TheNational. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
- ^ Staff writer (December 14, 2012). "NYUAD's Library of Arabic Literature Releases First Publication". WAM. Emirates News Agency. Retrieved December 22, 2012.