Authors & literature: Identify the writer of the book titled "Forbidden Verses". Context: This work is associated with classical Arabic poetry of the Abbasid era and is often linked to bold, wine-themed and love poetry. Choose the correct author from the options below.
General Knowledge
Books and Authors
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Abu Nuwas
Explanation
Given data
- Book title: Forbidden Verses.
- Task: identify its author.
Concept/ApproachCollections titled or marketed as Forbidden Verses typically present translations of poetry by the classical Arabic poet Abu Nuwas (8th–9th century), famed for his hedonistic, wine and love poetry.
EliminationRushdie, Nasrin, Lawrence, and Khayyam wrote influential works, but the title aligns with anthologized translations of Abu Nuwas's poems.
Final AnswerAbu Nuwas.