Research Article | Open Access
The Journey of Ibn Khaldun: A Genre-Based Approach
Dr. Safia Bouksiba, Dr. Chahinez Kasmi
Pages: 46-55
Abstract
the browser of Ibn Khaldun’s journey, titled "An Introduction to Ibn Khaldun and His Journey in the West and East," can note a reveals and rich interplay of literary genres within its narrative, including biography, poetry, oratory, letters, proverbs, and historical accounts and narratives.
Therefore, this study's objective is to identify and examine the literary genres present in the text, to shed light on the traveler’s character, to elucidate the motivations behind the composition of his journey, and to highlight the aesthetic and artistic features of the genres employed in the diegisis.
Keywords
Literary genres, characteristics, aesthetic values, Ibn Khaldun’s journey.