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Shell of Surpassing Brightness: 4: The Arabs Awaken

BBC Radio 3
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Dr Mustapha Badawi traces the development of Arabic poetry.
Modern Arabic poetry was born out of the clash between the traditional medieval cultural values and the modern values of the West.
Poems read in translation by Philip Sully and in the original by Aux Refaie
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Contributors

Presenter:
Dr Mustapha Badawi
Reader:
Philip Sully
Reader:
Aux Refaie
Producer:
John Theocraris
Source: Radio Times

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