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An Introduction to Modern Literary Arabic
David Cowan
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Description for An Introduction to Modern Literary Arabic
paperback. This introduction to the grammar of both classical and modern literary Arabic is the best I have seen. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; 2CSR; CBG; DSR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 141 x 215 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290. 1976 reprint. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear, remains very good
The lessons are clear, in non-technical language, and have generous examples, with plenty of exercises for translation from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic. This is the manual that students interested in Arabic as a living and expanding world language will prefer. It is the first to deal mainly with modern literary Arabic. In Mr Cowan's words: 'The purpose is to explain to the students, in as concise a manner as possible, the grammatical structure of the modern Arabic literary language as it is found today in newspapers, magazines, books, the radio, and public speaking. I have endeavoured ... Read more
The lessons are clear, in non-technical language, and have generous examples, with plenty of exercises for translation from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic. This is the manual that students interested in Arabic as a living and expanding world language will prefer. It is the first to deal mainly with modern literary Arabic. In Mr Cowan's words: 'The purpose is to explain to the students, in as concise a manner as possible, the grammatical structure of the modern Arabic literary language as it is found today in newspapers, magazines, books, the radio, and public speaking. I have endeavoured ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1958
Publisher
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
220
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521092401
SKU
KSG0036779
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Ref
99-1
Reviews for An Introduction to Modern Literary Arabic
'This is an excellent grammar which should commend itself to all teachers of Arabic.' J. Robson, Journal of Semitic Studies 'This introduction to the grammar of both classical and modern literary Arabic is the best I have seen.' Arnold C. Satterthwait, Middle East Journal 'Mr Cowan's work has strong claims to be considered the best introductory grammar which has yet ... Read more