Badi' al-Zaman al-Hamadani's maqamat

Author: Abi Al-Fadl Badi' Al-Zaman Al-Hamdani Publication date: 2021 Book classification: Literature Publisher: Dar Al-Taqwa Number of pages: 416 Cover type: Paperback Overview: Badi' Al-Zaman Al-Hamdani's Maqamat are considered one of the most prominent works of literature in Arab heritage, as Badi' Al-Zaman Al-Hamdani established this literary genre in the late 4th Hijri century. The Maqamat consist of a collection of short stories characterized by their satirical and rhetorical style, revolving around a main character known as Abu Al-Fath Al-Iskandari, who travels between cities and embarks on various adventures. The Maqamat are used to showcase the author's skills in narration and description, highlighting his ability to use language with exceptional mastery, which has earned them a prestigious place in Arabic literature and influenced subsequent generations of writers.