Sonnets on the 99 Names of God

This material is held atRoyal Asiatic Society Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 891 SC56
  • Dates of Creation
    • [1900-1940]
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Arabic English
  • Physical Description
    • 99 sheets of paper, 21 x 17cm, handwritten

Scope and Content

Ninety-nine sonnets written in English each titled with one of the names of God.

Administrative / Biographical History

The creator of the manuscript is unknown. It is possible that it was sent to the Society for possible publication, but any identifying details are no longer with the document.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

The source of acquisition is unknown.

Note

The creator of the manuscript is unknown. It is possible that it was sent to the Society for possible publication, but any identifying details are no longer with the document.

Archivist's Note

This material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2024.

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Custodial History

The custody of this material is unknown.

Additional Information

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