| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
| Abu al-Faraj Ali of Esfahan |
(ä´b äl-färaj´ äl ´,  sfähän´) (KEY) , 897–967, Arabic scholar from Iran. He is mainly known for his invaluable Kitab al-Aghani (book of songs), which provides detailed information about the culture and social life of medieval Islam. |
| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Copyright © 2007 Columbia University Press. |
| CONTENTS · INDEX · GUIDE · BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD | ||||
 | ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| Click here to shop the Bartleby Bookstore. | ||||
| ||||
| Welcome · Press · Advertising · Linking · Terms of Use · © 2008 Bartleby.com | ||||
