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Arabic Epic Literature

Table of contents

1 Introdution 2 List 3 External Links

Introdution

Virtually all societies have developed folk tales encompassing tales of heroes. Although many of these are legends, many are based on real events and historical figures.

List

Here is a list of famous romance literature in the Arabic language.

• Sirat Antara Ibn Shaddad
• al-Sirah al-Hussainyya. Chronicles the biography of Husayn, grandson of Prophet Muhammad, and his martyrdom.
• Futuh al-Sham by al-Waqidi
• Arabian Nights
• Sirat al-Malik al-Zahir Baibars
• Sirat Abu Zeid al-Hilali
• Sirat Adham el-Sharqawi

External Links

• Al Jazeera article: Epic tales of Arab bravery

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