Arabische literatuur

Art, literature and media

Hidden Treasures in Leiden University Library: Illustrations in Arabic Publications, 1960–1980

Leiden University library holdings include a substantial collection of Arabic fiction. Some Arabic publications from the 1960s and ’70s are richly illustrated by renowned artists. Judith Naeff highlights these hidden treasures

Judith Naeff • 14-03-2022

History · Art, literature and media

Middle Eastern Manuscripts in the Digital World

Peter Webb discusses the shortcomings of studying printed editions of Arabic sources, and introduces a new Leiden initiative designed to help overcome the pitfalls: Mouse&Manuscript, a free online suite of lessons covering the essentials of how to read Middle Eastern manuscripts.

Peter Webb • 07-01-2021

History · Radicalisation

Militant Islam between literature and pre-Islamic history

Contemporary militant Islam is prone to using classical Arabic literature to legitimise violence. This raises questions as to how classical Arabic traditions are represented and appropriated by militant Islamists. The idea of pre-Islam is a case in point.

Peter Webb • 20-09-2017

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Hidden Treasures in Leiden University Library: Illustrations in Arabic Publications, 1960–1980

Middle Eastern Manuscripts in the Digital World

Militant Islam between literature and pre-Islamic history