Rebel Poet: Benjamin Zephaniah discusses the life of Abul ?ala Al-Ma?arri (??? ?????? ??????), the medieval Arab vegan philosopher poet - a podcast by Ian McDonald

A thousand years ago, Al-Ma'arri was writing Arabic poems of extreme complexity, promoting a rational ideal and most remarkably, making an ethical case for veganism. We tell the story of his life in conversation with fellow vegan rebel poet Benjamin Zephaniah. The post Rebel Poet: Benjamin Zephaniah discusses the life of Abul ?ala Al-Ma?arri (??? ?????? ??????), the medieval Arab vegan philosopher poet first appeared on THE VEGAN OPTION radio show and blog.

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