Oral Poetry and Narratives from Central Arabia: A Saudi tribal history : honour and faith in the traditions of the Dawāsir

Download or read book Oral Poetry and Narratives from Central Arabia: A Saudi tribal history : honour and faith in the traditions of the Dawāsir written by P. M. Kurpershoek and published by Brill Academic Pub. This book was released on 1994 with total page 1001 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Saudi Tribal History, the fourth volume of Oral Poetry and Narratives from Central Arabia, presents the oral traditions of the Dawasir tribal confederation which continue to shape its members' collective consciousness. It comprises an analytical introduction, the Arabic text in transcription with English translation on the facing page, and a substantial glossary.