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Exploring the genre of panegyrics, this book delves into the dynamics of medieval Near Eastern society, highlighting how poets engaged with rulers, officials, and the elite. It examines the varied tones of these verses, which could celebrate, reprimand, or even threaten their subjects, reflecting the complex relationships within a multi-ethnic context. Through this lens, the work offers a deeper understanding of social hierarchies and cultural expressions of the time.
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Medieval Arabic Praise Poetry, Beatrice Gruendler
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- 2002
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