Philip F. Kennedy, Abu Nuwas: A Genius of Poetry (2005)
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He played with sacred formulae, such as the call to prayer: "Come to prayer!" is rendered, in one profane turn, "Come to sleep-together!"
— Philip F. Kennedy
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About Abu Nuwas
Abu Nuwas (756–814) was an Arab poet who lived in Baghdad during the Abbasid era. He is known for composing poetry about love, sex and wine.
About Abu Nuwas
Abu Nuwas (756–814) was an Arab poet who lived in Baghdad during the Abbasid era. He is known for composing poetry about love, sex and wine.
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