The symbolical and mystical meanings in "ʾAbdullah of the Sea and ʾAbdullah of the Land" (The Arabian Nights)

This article argues that the tale (#163, Nights 940–46)) from The Arabian Nights, entitled ‘ʾAbdullah of the Sea and ʾAbdullah of the Land’ encapsulates highly spiritual and symbolical meanings that appear different on land and on sea. It is divided in three parts. The first tackles the view of a si...

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Main Author: El-Zein, Amira (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2008
In: Islam and Christian-Muslim relations
Year: 2008, Volume: 19, Issue: 4, Pages: 397-409
Further subjects:B Literature
B Mysticism
B Islam
Online Access: Volltext (doi)