Spotlight: What is an Abutheya (ابوذية)? And How Did It Democratize Poetry in Iraq?
Presenter: Amr Thameen
Delivered: NYC on March 19, 2023
Amr explores a popular poetry genre in Iraq called Abutheya (ابوذية). Through his presentation, he explains its format and characteristics, origin and history, and influence on poetry in Iraq. Abutheya is a famous folk poetry consisting of 4 lines following a specific format and is used for many purposes and occasions.
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