Arabic epic literature
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Virtually all societies have developed folk tales encompassing tales of heroes. Although many of these are legends, many are based on real events and historical figures.
List
Here is a list of famous romance literature in the Arabic language.
- Sirat Antara Ibn Shaddad
- al-Sirah al-Hussainyya. Chronicles the biography of Husayn, grandson of Prophet Muhammad, and his martyrdom.
- Futuh al-Sham by al-Waqidi
- Arabian Nights
- Sirat al-Malik al-Zahir Baibars
- Sirat Abu Zeid al-Hilali
- Sirat Adham el-Sharqawi
External links
- Al Jazeera article: Epic tales of Arab bravery (http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/0B47EBF1-DC22-429B-A13B-5C8E714CA860)