Abu Nuwas: Biography, Facts and Career
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Abu Nuwas (أبو نواس, Abū Nuwās) (756-8 – c. 814) was a classical Arabic poet, and the foremost representative of the modern (muhdath) poetry that developed during the first years of the Abbasid Caliphate. He also entered the folkloric tradition, appearing several times in One Thousand and One Nights. Of mixed Arab and Persian heritage, he studied in Basra and al-Kufah, first under the poet Waliba ibn al-Hubab, and later under Khalaf al-Ahmar. He also studied the Qur'an, Hadith, and grammar. He earned the favour of the Abbasid caliphs Harun ar-Rashid and al-Amin. He is best known for his wine poetry, and Diwan, his collected volume of poetry that explored religion, pleasure, and homoeroticism.
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- Full name: Abu Nuwas
- Born: 0756-01-01
- Nationality: Abbasid Caliphate
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q5670
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Who is Abu Nuwas?
Abu Nuwas (أبو نواس, Abū Nuwās) (756-8 – c. 814) was a classical Arabic poet, and the foremost representative of the modern (muhdath) poetry that developed during the first years of the Abbasid Caliphate.
What nationality is Abu Nuwas?
Abu Nuwas is Abbasid Caliphate.
When was Abu Nuwas born?
Abu Nuwas was born on 0756-01-01.
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