Bausani Il Corano.pdf May 2026
Alessandro Bausani's 1955 translation of the Quran (Il Corano) is recognized as a seminal Italian academic and literary version, combining linguistic precision with comprehensive scholarly commentary. The work is noted for capturing the semantic depth and cultural nuances of the text, often relying on Bausani’s background as an esteemed orientalist. For more details, visit IBS.it. BAUSANI, ALESSANDRO - Encyclopaedia Iranica
Modern Language: Unlike older translations that used archaic or overly "biblical" Italian, Bausani opted for a contemporary, clear style that remains accessible to modern readers. Bausani Il Corano.pdf
1. The "Metrical" Sensitivity
The Quran is primarily an oral revelation. Its power lies in tajwid (phonetic rules) and saj‘ (rhymed prose). Bausani was obsessed with reproducing the rhythmic cadence of the Arabic original. He did not translate the Quran in stifled rhymes, but he utilized a modern Italian rhythmic system that mimics the breath and pause patterns of the Arabic suras. If you find "Bausani Il Corano.pdf" , you will notice that reading it aloud in Italian feels closer to the Arabic soundscape than any other European translation. Alessandro Bausani's 1955 translation of the Quran (
The Uncreated Rhyme: Alessandro Bausani and the Poetic Soul of the Quran
In the vast library of Western translations of the Quran, most renderings fall into two categories: the philologically precise but arid, and the theologically reverent but obscure. Alessandro Bausani’s Il Corano (first published by Sansoni in 1955, later by Rizzoli/BUR) stands apart as a revolutionary artifact. Unlike his predecessors who sought to extract meaning from the Arabic text, Bausani attempted the impossible: to translate not just the message of the Quran, but its music. His work transforms the translation of a sacred text from a mere act of linguistic substitution into a profound literary and theological argument about the nature of divine revelation. Its power lies in tajwid (phonetic rules) and
What to Expect from the PDF
Sansoni [1955]. LXXX, 784 S. 8°. L. 4000.-(= Classici ... - Brill
Methodology and Translation Philosophy
