Abstract

This collection of poems entitled “The Qur’an and Muhammad in Russian classical poetry” includes the works of Russian poets reflecting the Arab Muslim cultural motives, as well as their corresponding translations into Arabic done by Cand. Sc. (History), Nazim ad-Deyravi. The collection contains 40 poems written by G.R. Derzhavin, A.S. Pushkin, A.A. Shishkov, A.F. Veltman, F.I. Tyutchev, P.G. Obodovskiy, L.A. Yakubovich, A.N. Muravyev, M. Yu. Lermontov, Ya. P. Polonskiy, K.D. Balmont, I.A. Bunin. The Holy Qur'an and the Prophet's image inspired the poets who created these works. Extensive notes contain comments and interpretations of the poems, as well as their comparison to the Qur’anic texts. The translations are preceded by a number of articles devoted to Muslim motives in the Russian poetry in 19th-early 20th century and historical and cultural relations of Russia and Islamic countries that sparked interest in Muslim culture and literature in Russia.

Imprint

Nazim Mejid ad-Deyravi. The Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad in Russian classical poetry. – Saint Petersburg, 2011. – 176 p.