2025 # 6 (74)
Rashidova D.A.
The Element of15 the Scene in Maqāmāt by al-Hamadani and al-Hariri: Dramatic and Stylistic Specificity of Arabic Literature
Abstract
The Maqāmah is a unique genre of Arabic literature, emerging in the 10th century, combining prose, poetry, satire, and dramatic action. This article examines the scenic and stylistic features of Maqāmāt by al-Hamadanī and al-Hariri, focusing on the transformation of characters, the use of saj‘ (rhymed prose), and the dramatization of narrative. Particular attention is given to the potential adaptation of classical Maqāmah for contemporary drama. The study is based on the analysis of original texts, modern publications.
Key words
Maqāmah, Arabic literature, dramatic form, al-Hamadanī, al-Hariri, scenic element, saj‘
