Edward William Lane

Edward William Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon is a monumental dictionary of the Arabic language, documenting classical Arabic vocabulary and usage. Publication began in 1863 and continued after Lane's death, with the work completed by his nephew Stanley Lane-Poole.

Publication of Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon began in 1863 and continued in parts over several decades. Lane worked on the project until his death in 1876, and the final volumes were completed by his nephew Stanley Lane-Poole.

Besides his famous Lexicon, Edward William Lane wrote "An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians" (1836), based on his years living in Egypt. This work became a classic of Victorian-era ethnography and is still referenced today.

Yes, Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon remains a valuable reference for classical Arabic literature and Quranic studies. While modern dictionaries exist, scholars still consult Lane's work for its thorough documentation of classical Arabic usage and extensive citation of source texts.