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The Tale of al-Barraq Son of Rawhan and Layla the Chaste

- A bilingual edition and study

About The Tale of al-Barraq Son of Rawhan and Layla the Chaste

This edition of an anonymous work of fiction reads as a transnational literary whodunnit. How did this hybrid text, blending the Arabic genres of the popular sira and the Udhri; love story with the western fairy tale, come to life? And why was it misconstrued as history in the 19th century? Hammond offers up an intriguing case file.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780197266687
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 100
  • Published:
  • April 22, 2020
  • Dimensions:
  • 164x242x26 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 660 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 12, 2025

Description of The Tale of al-Barraq Son of Rawhan and Layla the Chaste

This edition of an anonymous work of fiction reads as a transnational literary whodunnit. How did this hybrid text, blending the Arabic genres of the popular sira and the Udhri; love story with the western fairy tale, come to life? And why was it misconstrued as history in the 19th century? Hammond offers up an intriguing case file.

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