Selected Masterpieces of Arabic Poetry in English Translation

This miniature anthology of translated Arabic poetry is considered a first step towards acquainting the English reader with the rich and wide variety of Arabic verse, especially masterpieces that have continued to dazzle Arab readerships for centuries. This amazing collection was rendered into versified English to allow for carrying across the beauty of Arabic poetry, which may be lost in prose translation. The translator has provided a note explaining the intricacies of his job, and how Arabic poetry is a special case for any literary translator.