Arabic Poetry in Timbuktu during the 19th and 20th Centuries: A Model Study

A rich tradition of Arabic poetry, largely overlooked despite its significance, thrived in Timbuktu during the 19th and 20th centuries. This study highlights that poets from tribes such as the Tuareg, Ansar, and Kunta produced works of high literary value, incorporating diverse themes like love, praise, elegy, satire, and religious subjects, while employing sophisticated rhetorical devices. The research underscores Timbuktu's unique role in Arabic literature, challenging its marginalization in scholarly discourse. By analyzing these texts, the study reveals their cultural, historical, and scientific importance, offering a model for understanding Malian African literature written in Arabic.

Maiga, M. A. (2024). ARABIC POETRY IN TIMBUKTU DURING THE 19th AND 20th CENTURIES: A MODEL STUDY. Uluslararası Dil Edebiyat Ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi, 7(3), 399–416. https://doi.org/10.37999/udekad.1482942