Title: Early medieval Arabic
Description: The first book in English on the founder of Arabic linguistic theory, this interdisciplinary collection explores the contributions to Arabic intellectual history of al-Khalil ibn Ahmad, (d. A.H. 175/A.D. 791). Conceived as a tribute to al-Khalil's influence on Arabic language sciences, this book provides a new and broader perspective on al-Khalil's talents, character, and fields of interest.
Subjects: Biography, Philologists, Middle east, biography, Arabic language, Contributions in Arabic language, Philology, History
Places: Iraq, Baṣrah
People: Khalīl ibn Aḥmad (718?-786?)