Arabic Language and Literature
Mohsen Seifi; Elham Baboli Bahmeh
Abstract
Semiotics is one of the branches of modern literary criticism in the twentieth century that examines the signs and the relationships between them in literary texts and their function in conveying the message between the author and the reader. The book Aliat al - Tawil al - Sima'iyya by Musa Rabbabiyah ...
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Semiotics is one of the branches of modern literary criticism in the twentieth century that examines the signs and the relationships between them in literary texts and their function in conveying the message between the author and the reader. The book Aliat al - Tawil al - Sima'iyya by Musa Rabbabiyah is one of the works that tries to achieve the following subtle and profound layers of textual construction by passing through some semiotic tools and passing through the superstructure of the text. In the light of the importance of the issue, the present article tries to explain the weaknesses and shortcomings of the desired work in a descriptive - analytical way and with a content critique approach, while examining and stating some of the strengths of this book. The results of the study indicate that this work has been very successful in the first three chapters in the field of metaphor and cryptography as two tools of semiotics and has provided good analyzes by selecting appropriate poetic examples. But, the book’s inconsistency with the content and not directly addressing all semiotic tricks, including paradox, mask, arithmetic, norm-breaking, myth, lack of balance between chapters, and a brief reference to the critique of semiotics in the novel one of the most important shortcomings of this book.
Arabic Language and Literature
Mohsen Seifi; Mahvash Hassanpoor
Volume 18, Issue 4 , August 2018, , Pages 97-112
Abstract
The book "A Selection of Masterpieces of Arabic Literature in the First Abbasid Period " written by Mirloohiis one of the works that the writer has selected, and the examples of prose and poetry of the first Abbasid era have been translated and analyzed. The study of the book shows that this work, while ...
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The book "A Selection of Masterpieces of Arabic Literature in the First Abbasid Period " written by Mirloohiis one of the works that the writer has selected, and the examples of prose and poetry of the first Abbasid era have been translated and analyzed. The study of the book shows that this work, while having concessions, is free of defects. This essay aims to observe the principles of critique, using a descriptive-analytic method to determine the extent of adherence of the author to the standards and rules of writing the critiques. A careful review of the book suggests that this work has some shortcomings in content and form. Some of the most fundamental of which are as follows: addressing unnecessary topics such as the poet's biography and neglecting some of the essential topics, such as the Abbasid era poetry. There are many typographical errors found in the book that could give the beginners inaccurate information and even mislead the readers.
Arabic Language and Literature
Mohsen Seifi; Bahare Samadi
Volume 17, Issue 1 , March 2017, , Pages 137-152
Abstract
The book “the History of Arabic Literature in Hadith Era” written by Nader Nizam Tehrani is about the history of Arab contemporary literature. In this book, by considering contemporary literary events and movements and also pointing to the poets of the era, the author tries to present an ...
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The book “the History of Arabic Literature in Hadith Era” written by Nader Nizam Tehrani is about the history of Arab contemporary literature. In this book, by considering contemporary literary events and movements and also pointing to the poets of the era, the author tries to present an overall picture of Arab literary life. The study of the book shows that like other written works, this book cannot be considered the best of its kind and has some deficiencies which should be resolved in the next editions. In this article, by considering different dimensions of the work, taking an impartial approach and applying logical principles necessary for a scientific critique, the author tries to see to what extent the original writer (of the book) had adhered to the scientific standards of writing, and how he has used them to realize pedagogical goals. Furthermore, by evaluating the book as a pedagogical resource, the author of the article will determine to what extent it holds the features of a technical and specialized work.
