Cynthia Robinson Livres

The book presents an annotated English translation of the unique Hadîth Bayâd wa Riyâd manuscript, notable for being the only surviving illustrated manuscript from over eight centuries of Muslim and Arabic influence in modern-day Spain. This volume highlights the manuscript's historical significance and provides insights into its content, enriching the understanding of its cultural context.

This study argues, based on primary sources, in favor of meaning in nonfigural ornament, and thus contributes to a debate central to the study of Islamic art. It also brings new material from the Andalusi poetic corpus in classical Arabic to another of Medieval Studies' central discussions, the "Troubadour Question."