BIBFRAME Work

Title

The classical Arabic maqama in Yorubaland, Nigeria

Type

• Monograph
• Text

Contribution

• Alagunfon, Sulaiman Adewale (author )

Subject

• Yoruba (African people)--Intellectual life (LCSH)
• Arabic prose literature--Nigeria--History and criticism (LCSH)
• Maqamah--History and criticism (LCSH)

Genre Form

• Literary criticism (LCGFT)

Language

• English

Classification

• DDC: 892.7/3309896333 (Assigner: dlc)
• LCC: PJ7572.M3 (Assigner: dlc) (Status: used by assigner)

Content

• text

Supplementary content

• bibliography
• index

Summary

"This book offers a fresh perspective on the re-emergence of a classical literary genre, showcasing a fusion of tradition and innovation. It examines the cultural dynamics that shape the development of Arabic maqama in Nigeria. The maqama, a genre traditionally associated with the MENA region, experienced a revival and gained relevance among contemporary Nigerian writers. Through meticulous exploration and in-depth interviews, this groundbreaking research offers invaluable insights into the process of adaptation and evolution of the maqāma, witnessing its transformation into a thriving literary tradition. It thus unravels a vibrant, yet overlooked, chapter in African Arabic literary culture, redefining our understanding of its globalizing nature"-- Provided by publisher.

Authorized Access Point

Alagunfon, Sulaiman Adewale. The classical Arabic maqama in Yorubaland, Nigeria

Geographic Coverage

• Nigeria

Admin Metadata

• Date: 2026-09-11T20:17:06.814975+00:00
• Agent: cbc
• Status: c
• Derived from: 24010457

Admin Metadata

• Date: 2026-09-11
• Cataloger id: Unknown
• Description level: http://id.loc.gov/ontologies/bibframe-2-6-0/
• Description language: eng
• Description authentication: pcc