Maqamat Badi' az-Zaman al-Hamadhani

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Maqamat Badi' al-Zaman al-Hamadhani is an Arabic collection of stories from the 9th century, composed by Badi' al-Zaman al-Hamadani. The work consists of 400 episodic stories, but only about 52 have survived. The surviving stories are known for their literary style and moral lessons, offering insights into the culture and values of the time. The collection remains an important example of early Arabic literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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