Arabian Society in the Middle Ages: Studies From The Thousand and One Nights

Name: Arabian Society in the Middle Ages: Studies From The Thousand and One Nights
Author: Edward William Lane

By Edward William Lane

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The author assembles and arranges extensive explanatory notes drawn from medieval Arabic historians and personal observation to depict daily life, beliefs, and institutions within medieval Muslim society. Chapters treat religious doctrine and ritual, law and family customs, saints and popular devotion, demonology and folk spirits, magic and divination, cosmography, urban and domestic habits, festivals, and judicial and commercial practices. The material interweaves textual quotations, legal and moral norms, and eyewitness descriptions to illuminate social hierarchy, customary behaviour, and the mental frameworks that shaped morals and ceremonies across households, courts, and public life.

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Edward William Lane

Edward William Lane was a British orientalist and translator, best known for his detailed observations of Egyptian life in the 19th century. His seminal work, "An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians," provides a comprehensive ethnographic study that remains a valuable resource for understanding Egyptian culture. Lane's contributions extend to the literary realm as well, with his translation of "The Thousand and One Nights," which helped introduce Arabic literature to a wider audience. His meticulous approach and keen insights into the social customs of his time have left a lasting impact on the field of oriental studies.