Al-Jahiz
Al-Jahiz (775–868) was a philologist, writer and poet.
Also recorded as Jahiz.
Overview
Also worked under the name الجاحظ.
Born at Basra in 775, died at Basra in 868.
In detail
training under Ibrahim al-Nazzam is recorded. the recorded working language is Arabic.
The field of work recorded is Islamic theology and Islamic philosophy. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are satire.
Works named in the authority record are al-Rasāʼil, The Book of eloquence and demonstration, Kitāb al-Hayawān, Book of Misers, Pros and Cons and al-Rasāʼil al-siyāsīyah.
Sources
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