Diwan Al-Ahwas Al-Ansari

Author's name: Al-Ahwas Al-Ansari

"Diwan al-Ahwas al-Ansari" is a collection of poems by the renowned poet of ghazal poetry during the Umayyad era, who established this art form as an independent genre, separate from other genres such as praise or satire. Al-Ahwas was a poet of a unique character, renowned for his simple, clear, and uncomplicated poetry, which earned him the admiration of many poets and critics. Despite his strained relations with some circles due to his vehement nature, he was a contemporary of prominent figures such as Abd al-Aziz ibn Marwan and al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik. This book collects his lost poems and showcases his subtle and realistic ghazal style, as well as praise and satire, offering the reader a comprehensive picture of his unique poetic talent.