EVOLUTIONS IN THE NIGERIAN ARABIC POETRY OF THE 21 S T CENTURY IN ZARIA CITY
EVOLUTIONS IN THE NIGERIAN ARABIC POETRY OF THE 21 S T CENTURY IN ZARIA CITY
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2008-06
Authors
BELLO, ISHAQ HUDU MOH’D
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Abstract
This research work is an Analytical literary study of the evolution of Arabic
Poetry in the 21st century in Zaria city. The objective of which is to enhance
our understanding of development in Arabic Poetry in 21st century, using
local national and international Arabic and English reference materials.
Chapter one, as an introduction, focuses on the research procedure, method
and problems. Chapter two, is the literature review, in Arabic Poetry
generally, the aesthetics and characteristic of the Nigerian Arabic poetry in
particular, and the extent to which the ulama of Zaria City were able to
evolve their own artistic creativity. Chapter three and four focuses on the
literary History of the Nigerian Arabic Poetry, it’s cultural, social, political
and religious situations. Chapter four illustrates the relationship between
ulama and their cultural, social, political, economic and religious influences
on their Arts work. Chapter five is devoted to detailed study of the ten ulama
poetry in Zaria City, in the 21st Century. This include their biography,
artistic and stylistic commentaries as well as textual analysis and criticism of
their poetry, from which their artistic talent, evolutions, are revealed. I pray
to Allah, the Almighty, to bless them, and reward them abundantly for their
contribution to Arabic literature. Ami
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, AHMADU
BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF
THE DEGREE OF MASTERS OF ARTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NIGERIAN
AND AFRICAN LANGUAGES (ARABIC),
FACULTY OF ARTS, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA – NIGERIA
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EVOLUTIONS,, NIGERIAN,, ARABIC,, POETRY,, CENTURY,, ZARIA CITY