This edition of the Qur'an (Koran), the Islamic holy book, is a revised and updated translation into modern standard American English, unlike the Shakespearean English editions that are more commonly available, but more difficult to understand. Irving's translation manages to maintain the subtle nuances of the original Arabic while making the text more accessible to English-speaking readers. The original Arabic text is also included for reference. 24 cm x 18 cm (approx. 9.5 in. x 7 in.).