'Abd al-Rahmân Ibn Nasr al Shayzarî
Rawdat al-Qulûb wa-Nuzhat al Muhibb wal-Mahbûb

Edition initiated by David Semah, completed and brought to press by George J. Kanazi.

Complete edition of the arabic text, written in the 12th century, which deals with the issue of love in classical and medieval Arabic societies, as reflected in literature, mainly in poetry. Including an introduction in English. The book reflects classical (Greek) influences on love and its impact on human faculties and behaviour. It also provides stories and anecdots on lovers, and makes clear distinction between pure love and sexual amusement. It is rich with stories derived from earlier sources. Together with similar works this book gives graphic picture about the theory of love and its development in classical and medieval Arabic thought. X,27 Seiten in lateinischer und LI,381 Seiten in arabischer Schrift mit 5 Tafeln, Leinen (Codices Arabici Antiqui; Band VIII/Harrassowitz Verlag 2003)