Poetic Masterpieces from the Love Poetry of Arab Poets

About this book

Between the covers of this book you will not find merely a passing collection of poems, but a journey through time in which the echo of Imru' al-Qais's voice blends with the sincerity of Nizar Qabbani, and the emotion of Al-Mutanabbi mixes with the wisdom of Elia Abu Madi. Ahmed Salama strove in this work to be a collector and selector, not just an author. He opens for you a window onto the garden of Arabic love poetry, which did not flower in one era but in all eras, for you to contemplate the beauty of the single rose and the greatness of the whole orchard. Through his movement among the flowers of poems old and new, he presents us with a bouquet of the finest ever said in passion and adoration, and takes us on a literary tour that captivates hearts and awakens feelings. It is not just a book for reading, but a companion for the soul, touching our deepest sensations and pushing us to discover beauty in the simplest words. This work is testimony that Arabic poetry—especially love poetry—remains a flowing river that never dries, quenching the thirst of every lover of literature and beauty, affirming that love is the eternal language knowing no boundaries or time. The poems in the book vary between classical poets and modern ones.