Poetry is the quintessence of Arab culture. In this book, one of the foremost Arab poets reinterprets a rich and ancient heritage. He examines the oral traditio

Modern Arabic literature remains little known and poorly understood despite growing curiosity among European readers. This brief introduction offers a unique ov

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A critical survey of the development and achievements of Arabic poetry over the last 150 years.

Bestselling poetry anthology back in print. Winner of the PEN Oakland Literary Award. Arab women poets work within one of the oldest literary traditions in the