The world of Arab literature - more than the Quran and Rumi
Volume 2 - Issue 12
Arabic is one of the oldest languages this world has managed to preserve through centuries. Each language has its tone and persona, Arabic is no exception. The Arabic word used for literature is "Adab", which is derived from the meaning of etiquette, and which implies politeness, culture and enrichment.
While a lot gets lost in translation and politics, the art and beautiful meaning behind the words should remain preserved and appreciated, as done in past. Today we explore the classic, poetry and civilisation of the Arabs.
Discuss
We will be discussing interesting things, with each day themed every day at 9 PM IST. If you would like to discuss any book, news, research paper or articles, reply to this email, we will take it up!
- Tuesday, 13th April 2021 | 9 PM IST | Writing & Poetry
Join us to read and discuss the famous poem 'Assurance' by William Stafford
It is a poem with a simple message around loneliness, nature, which ends simply (and surprisingly) because the language is beautiful and complex.
- Wednesday, 14th April 2021 | 9 PM IST | Business
Join us to discuss Side Projects as Marketing - Unsplash Case Study
- Thursday, 15th April | 9 PM IST | TED Circles
Join us for the group watch party of TED talk - The biology of gender, from DNA to the brain by Karissa Sanbonmatsu
How exactly does gender work? It's not just about our chromosomes, says biologist Karissa Sanbonmatsu. In a visionary talk, she shares new discoveries from epigenetics, the emerging study of how DNA activity can permanently change based on social factors like trauma or diet. Learn how life experiences shape the way genes are expressed -- and what that means for our understanding of gender.
- Friday, 16th April 2021 | 9 PM IST | Religion & Philosophy
Join us to discuss Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative that connects his art to his science. He shows how Leonardo's genius was based on skills we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and an imagination so playful that it flirted with fantasy.
- Saturday, 17th April 2021 | 6 PM IST | Book discussion
Join us to discuss Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Man's Search for Meaning is a 1946 book by Viktor Frankl chronicling his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and describing his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose in life to feel positive about, and then immersively imagining that outcome.
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Mansimrat curates a collection to explore famous classic Arabic literature - ‘5 Classics of Arab literature you must read if you enjoyed Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp’
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Listen
The Arabic Qahwa for English translated Arabic poetries.
Experience the captivating world of Arabic poetry and literature. The Arabic Qahwa podcast is an effort to present the gems of Arabic literature in an accessible manner to English speakers, and students of the Arabic language. Join them as they translate and explain beautiful Arabic poetry, and relate the legends and stories surrounding it.
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Watch
A lecture by Wesley Cecil PhD. exploring the origins, development and influence of Arabic. Delivered at Peninsula College. A great video to get an introduction to this world!
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