Sady volshebstva v tonkostyakh poezii. [Gardens of magic in the nuances of poetry. Language: Russian]

Rashid al-Din Vatvat

1985, First Russian Edition. Moskva : Nauka. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Light tanning to page margins. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 323 pages; Description: 323p., 21cm. Summary: Russian translation of the medieval Persian treatise on poetics, penned by well-known Persian author of the 12th century. Accompanied by a translation and commentary on the study, containing not only a sketch of the life and work of Vatvata, but also a comparative analysis of the theoretical foundations of the "garden of magic." Designed for literary critics, specialists in Medieval Literature of the East, literary theorists and aestheticians. Includes text in Persian. Includes a summary in English. Subjects: Poetry -- Poetics -- Literary criticism -- Study -- Research -- Early works to 1800. Series: Pamiatniki pismennosti Vostoka, 74. Language: Russian. Item #217990

Price: €50.00