Art of Poetry in Arabic Literature Through The Ages

The book addresses the evolution of literary patterns in Arabic poetry throughout the ages, offering us a poetic journey that delves into the most prominent poems in Arabic literature. The book encompasses a diverse range of poetic styles, including praise, elegy, satire, love poetry, wisdom, pride, heroism, description, and finally, children's poetry.

In addition, the book also discusses poems that fall under the category of 'qasida' (poem), such as 'muwashshahat,' 'quatrains,' and free verse.

The book is characterized by presenting poetic arts while explaining terms and concepts in a simplified manner without delving into excessive details. It also provides an overview of the historical development of poetry from the pre-Islamic 'Jahiliyya' era to the modern era, without getting into extensive details.

Examples from famous poets in various poetic styles are presented, along with guidance for students to continue reading. The book also analyzes a well-known poem as a model for poetry. The featured poets span different eras in Arabic literature, from 'Antarah' and 'Al-Hanzala' to 'Shafiq' and 'Al-Sayyab.'

The poetry is presented with an explanation of the poet's persona and clarification of difficult terms used in the poem. The book then delves into various rhetorical topics, providing exercises and questions to help the reader understand the subject more deeply and develop their aesthetic taste.