The Arab World. Medieval Traditions and Beliefs in the Countries of the Middle East

Edward Lane created a broad panorama of life and customs in the countries of the Middle East from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century. The book discusses religion, the wealth of Arab literature and art, the peculiarities of everyday life and holidays, and the magical rituals of Muslims. Separate chapters are dedicated to Arab women and issues of upbringing in medieval Islamic society. The work is based on the author's personal memories, rare manuscripts of medieval Arab writers and historians Ibn al-Jawzi, al-Qazwini, and al-Suyuti, as well as the fairy tales and folk beliefs of Arabs, Persians, and Egyptians from the times of 'One Thousand and One Nights'.