Haririus latinus sive Mohammedis Alcasemi, filius Alii, filius Mohammedis, filius Otmani, Hariri bazrensis, haramensis, narrationes consessuum nomine celebratae

A lively literary salon unfolds in the bustling streets of medieval Baghdad, where Arab storytellers gather to share their craft. Within these gatherings, verses and prose mingle, echoing the structure of Italian novelle yet rooted in the rich tradition of Arabic ḥikāyāt and maqāmāt. Listeners hear the rhythmic interplay of grammar, poetry, religion, and history, all woven into intricate narratives that showcase the era’s love for wordplay and elaborate meter.

At the heart of the collection stands a figure known as Hariri, a scholar‑poet whose work blends scholarly rigor with vivid imagination. His contributions range from grammatical treatises to lyrical compositions, reflecting both his deep learning and the cultural currents of his time. As the stories unfold, the listener is drawn into the vibrant world of scholars, patrons, and wandering poets, gaining a glimpse of the intellectual vigor that defined this remarkable period.