The Maqāma Genre and the History of an Islamicate Literary Form (original) (raw)

This issue of the Intellectual History of the Islamicate World examines the maqāma genre, a narrative prose form that originated in the fourth/tenth century. The maqāma combines elements of storytelling, disguise, and linguistic finesse, reflecting the rich Arabic literary culture of the time. This volume explores the genre's historical journey across various regions and languages within the Islamicate world, its influence on modern Arabic literature, and its relevance to intellectual history, suggesting that the evolution of such literary forms can provide insights into broader cultural and aesthetic developments across different societies.