In pre-Islamic poetry

The book "In Pre-Islamic Poetry" by the great writer Taha Hussein is considered one of the most influential and controversial books in the history of Arabic literary criticism. It was first published in 1926, opening a new horizon in the study of poetic heritage with a modern rational approach. Dr. Taha Hussein examines pre-Islamic poetry with the eyes of a researcher and philosopher, employing Cartesian doubt methodology and scientific, historical, and linguistic analysis tools to examine texts and their sources. He does not only question the validity of what was attributed to the poets of the Jahiliyyah, but also reconsiders the relationship between literature, history, society, and creed. It is a pivotal book, not only read as a literary study but also as a landmark in the course of modern Arab thought.