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Showing 1 - 12 of 18 results for “ameen rihani”
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  • Poetry

    by Ameen Rihani ...
    Born in Lebanon and brought to the United States by his father as a teenager, Ameen Rihani was a pioneer in the literary movement of Mahjar (Arab diaspora) literature. During his lifetime, he published two volumes of original English-language poetry, titled Myrtle and Myrrh (1905) and A Chant of Mystics and Other Poems (1921). Major themes explored in Rihani's poetry include Orientalism, mysticism ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • The Book of Khalid

    Two Syrians Between Beirut and New York

    by Ameen Rihani ...
    Series series Literary Classics
    Complete and unabridged, with 53 full-page plates by George Bellows, Edvard Munch and Childe Hassam. Two Lebanese friends emigrate to New York, sell trinkets, quarrel about God and America, and go home changed. Rihani wrote it in 1911 - the first novel in English by an Arab author, and the beginning of Arab-American literature. This edition binds 53 plates of painting with the text, among them ... Read more

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  • The Book of Khalid

    by Ameen Rihani ...
    "The Book of Khalid" is notable for its experimental narrative style, blending elements of autobiography, philosophy, and social commentary. Rihani incorporates Arabic poetry, Sufi mysticism, and Western literary influences into the novel, creating a rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual exploration.Through Khalid and Shakib's experiences, Rihani addresses themes such as the immigrant ... Read more

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  • The Book of Khalid

    Easy to Read Layout

    by Ameen Rihani ...
    Published in 1911, The Book of Khalid is a pioneering work that blends philosophy, fiction, and social critique. The novel - the first ever written by an Arab-Amaerican author - tells the story of Khalid, a young Lebanese man, and his journey from Lebanon to the United States, exploring themes of identity, spirituality, and cultural conflict. Rihani's work remains a testament to the complexities ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • The Descent of Bolshevism (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Moral Critique of Revolutionary Ideology, Socialism, and Tyranny after the Russian Revolution

    by Ameen Rihani, Faye Roswell ...
    The Descent of Bolshevism is a compact yet forceful work of political reflection, written in the charged aftermath of the Russian Revolution and the global anxieties it released. Rihani treats Bolshevism not merely as a Russian event but as a symptom of modern civilization's moral, economic, and spiritual disequilibrium. His prose blends polemic, philosophical meditation, and reformist exhortation ... Read more

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  • The Luzumiyat of Abu'l-Ala

    Exploring Love, Philosophy, and Culture through Arabic Poetry

    by Ameen Rihani ...
    In "The Luzumiyat of Abu'l-Ala," Ameen Rihani embarks on a profound exploration of the philosophical and poetic legacy of the famed Arab poet and thinker Abu'l-Ala al-Ma'arri. Written in a distinctive lyrical style, Rihani weaves together an intricate tapestry of literary criticism, personal reflection, and cultural commentary, positioning al-Ma'arri within the context of both the classical Arab ... Read more

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  • The Descent of Bolshevism

    Enriched edition.

    by Ameen Rihani, Lance Thomas ...
    In "The Descent of Bolshevism," Ameen Rihani offers a critical examination of the socio-political landscape emerging from the Russian Revolution, dissecting the tenets and implications of Bolshevik ideology. Written in a compelling literary style that blends incisive analysis with eloquent prose, Rihani navigates the complexities of a rapidly changing world, confronting the realities of ... Read more

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  • The Heart of Lebanon

    Translated by Roger Allen ...
    by Ameen Rihani ...
    Series series Middle East Literature In Translation
    When celebrated mahjar writer Ameen Rihani returned to his native Lebanon from his long stay in New York, he set out on nine journeys through the Lebanese countryside, from the rising mountains to the shores of the Mediterranean, to experience and document the land in intimate detail.Through his travelogue The Heart of Lebanon, Rihani brings his readers along by foot and by mule to explore rural ... Read more

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  • The Descent of Bolshevism

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Roots of Socialist Revolution

    by Ameen Rihani, Vanessa Aldridge ...
    In "The Descent of Bolshevism," Ameen Rihani presents a profound exploration of Marxist ideology and its implications for the modern world, particularly within the context of early 20th-century political upheaval. Written in a compelling prose style that combines sharp political analysis with philosophical reflection, Rihani challenges the notions of revolution and governance while maintaining a ... Read more

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  • Ibn Sa'Oud Of Arabia

    by Ameen Rihani ...
    First published in 2005. This little known traveller's account of the 1920's is at the same time amusing and perceptive. Beginning in Baghdad, travelling across the Gulf to Bahrain, Ameen Rihani enters the Arabia of Ibn Sa'oud, the fast-becoming legend of the region. Weaving a fine tapestry of colourful local information, political intrigue and characters of the time, Rihani's book is an ... Read more

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  • The Book of Khalid

    A Critical Edition

    by Ameen Rihani, Geoffrey Nash, Christoph Schumann, Layla Al Maleh, Youssef Choueiri, Nathan C. Funk, Hani Bawardi, Ameen Albert Rihani, Waïl S. Hassan ...
    The semi autobiographical work chronicles the adventures of two young men, Khalid and Shakib, who leave Lebanon for the United States to find work as peddlers in Lower Manhattan. After mixed success at immersing themselves in American culture, the two return to the Middle East at a time of turmoil following the Young Turk Revolution in the Ottoman Empire. Khalid attempts to integrate his Western ... Read more

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  • The Book of Khalid

    Enriched edition. An Immigrant's Journey of Cultural Exploration and Self-Discovery in Progressive Era America

    by Ameen Fares Rihani, Blake Rees ...
    In "The Book of Khalid," Ameen Fares Rihani weaves a rich tapestry of Eastern and Western philosophies through the journey of its titular character, Khalid, a young Lebanese poet navigating the complexities of identity and exile. Written in a lyrical prose that reflects Rihani's dual heritage, the narrative aligns with the tradition of early 20th-century modernism while incorporating elements of ... Read more

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