With this statement, al-Khatib al-Baghdadi, a Muslim preacher and scholar, introduces The Art of Party-Crashing, a book that represents a sharp departure from the religious scholarship for which he is known.
Selove s translation, accompanied by her whimsical drawings, introduces the delights and surprises of Medieval Arabic humor to a new audience..
Ribald jokes, flirtations, and wry observations of misbehaving Muslims acquaint readers with everyday life in Medieval Iraq in a way that is both entertaining and edifying.
Compiled in the eleventh century, this collection of irreverent and playful anecdotes celebrates eating, drinking, and general merriment.
With this statement, al-Khatib al-Baghdadi, a Muslim preacher and scholar, introduces The Art of Party-Crashing, a book that represents a sharp departure from the religious scholarship for which he is known