Contemporary Arabic Poetry

Contemporary Arabic Poetry is a work by Professor Mohammad Reza Shafiei Kadkani, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary literary research, who has conducted extensive studies in the field of literature, particularly poetry. In this book, “Contemporary Arabic Poetry,” he has turned his attention to this segment of world literature. One of the significant contributions made by Professor Mohammad Reza Shafiei Kadkani in this work is his analytical approach to Arabic poetry as well as its comparative study with Persian poetry from various perspectives. Studying the book “Contemporary Arabic Poetry” not only conveys the sharp critical insights of Professor Shafiei Kadkani to the reader but also provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary Arabic poetry, introducing readers to some of the most outstanding contemporary Arabic-speaking poets. Therefore, it can be said that “Contemporary Arabic Poetry,” in addition to being an appealing and enjoyable read for students of Arabic language and literature and researchers of Arabic poetry, also captivates poetry enthusiasts, acquainting them with notable poets and the intricate features of their works. Professor Mohammad Reza Shafiei Kadkani mainly focuses on the poetry of prominent poets such as “Adonis,” “Mahmoud Darwish,” “Nizar Qabbani,” “Nazik al-Malaika,” “Khalil Hawi,” “Salah Abd al-Sabur,” “Badr Shakir al-Sayyab,” “Abdul Wahab al-Bayati,” and “al-Fitouri.” As the diversity of these poets’ origins indicates, ranging from Iraq, Syria, and Sudan to Palestine, Lebanon, and Egypt, a wide array of “Contemporary Arabic Poetry” is analyzed in this book.