Routledge Poems of Wine & Revelry: Abu Nuwas Khamriyyat - Routledge

Routledge edition features the khamriyyat-wine and revelry poems-of Abu Nuwas, the most prominent voice of hedonistic Arabic poetry from the Abbasid period.

Abu Nuwas's explicit and iconoclastic verses offer a candid glimpse into the luxury, excess and intellectual life of eighth-century Baghdad high society.

Originally composed by Abu Nuwas (c. 756-c.815), these poems retain remarkable modern appeal and accessibility for contemporary English-speaking audiences.

The collection distinguishes itself through consistently entertaining and unflinching treatment of taboo subjects, setting Abu Nuwas apart from other Arabic literary traditions.

This academic text presents cultural and literary insights into the Abbasid caliphate's zenith, essential reading for studies of Arabic literature and social history.

First published in 2005, the Routledge edition combines scholarly rigour with engaging translations that capture the poet's bold, rebellious voice across twelve centuries.