--- product_id: 11853709 title: "Poems of Arab Andalusia" brand: "cola franzen" price: "฿1430" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11853709-poems-of-arab-andalusia store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # Poems of Arab Andalusia **Brand:** cola franzen **Price:** ฿1430 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Poems of Arab Andalusia by cola franzen - **How much does it cost?** ฿1430 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11853709-poems-of-arab-andalusia) ## Best For - cola franzen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cola franzen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Poems of Arab Andalusia ## Images ![Poems of Arab Andalusia - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lW8nZmm+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars a rare treat for poetry lovers *by H***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017* We should not let the horrors perpetrated around the world by Islamic terrorists blind us to the positive contributions of Muslim culture. This anthology is a collection of poems written in Moorish Spain from the tenth through the thirteenth century, based on the codex of Ibn Sa'id. They were translated into Spanish by Emilio Garcia Gomez in 1930 and had a profound influence on Spanish literature, particularly the work of Federico Garcia Lorca, who tragically would be assassinated in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War. Cola Franzen's excellent translation is based on Garcia Gomez's edition, so it is basically a translation of a translation. Not being able to read Arabic and having only a limited command of Spanish, I cannot vouch for her accuracy. Nonetheless this is an enchanting book that should strike a chord with all true lovers of poetry, bringing to life a long-vanished civilization far more gracious than our own, a world free from the blights of modern life--video games, slasher movies, and gangsta rap. The poems deal with universal themes that have occupied poets of different cultures for millennia--love, wine, nature--and are surprisingly secular in tone, revealing a culture less repressed and puritanical than what we see of Islam now. The poems are full of voluptuous and often startling imagery, with a simplicity and directness reminiscent of Japanese poetry, while the rich metaphorical language brings to mind the French Symbolists. The collection ends with several poems by "the poet king," King Al-Mu'tamid of Seville (reigned 1068-1091), whose exile to Morocco by the Almoravids marked the beginning of the end of the Golden Age of Moorish Spain. His poems convey a poignant and unbearable sense of loss. This collection should appeal to students of both Arab and Hispanic literature and is well worth seeking out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent book of poems from a historical time period that is not often discussed. *by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2016* I used this book as a resource for my term paper in an Islamic history course. My focus is how Jews, Christians, and Muslims developed a cultural and social renaissance in Islamic Spain. This book was the most beautiful. The poems put at ease. Most are great love poems that are highly recommended to read to a loved one. The nostalgia you feel takes you back to witness the cultural scene that had developed there is breathtaking. A great book for anybody to read or use in their studies. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Poems *by A***O on Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2021* Lovely collection of Poems! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11853709-poems-of-arab-andalusia](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/11853709-poems-of-arab-andalusia) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*