The Penguin Anthology of Classical Arabic Literature - Softcover

'A splendid and constantly entertaining book...it's amazing how good and seductive Irwin's selections are. It gives the nicest of pleasures, a guide round deeply unfamiliar ground by an amused, literate companion, someone who knows exactly what he is talking about' - Philip Henscher, The Spectator 'A treasure-chest filled with some priceless gems quarried from 11 centuries of Arabic literature, with valuable commentaries and explanations provided by its compiler. Robert Irwin has produced a volume which is both a joy to read and enhances our knowledge of Islamo-Arab culture...It deserves a place in every Western library.' - Tariq Ali, Financial Times

Robert Irwin has taught Arabic and Middle Eastern history at the universities of Oxford, Cambridge and London. He is the author of numerous books, including ARABIAN NIGHTS: A COMPANION (Penguin, 1994). He lives in London.