A review of the "Second Diwan" collection by the poet Prince Khalid Al-Faisal (1991 edition)
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Product description
Book description:
1. Identity and literary lineage:
This book is the second poetry collection by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal , nicknamed "Daim Al-Saif." It comprises Nabati poems that reflect the maturity of his poetic experience, blending national pride, emotion, and wisdom.
2. Print details (based on images):
• Publication date: Third edition, 1412 AH / 1991 AD.
• Beneficiary: Its proceeds were allocated to the King Faisal Foundation.
• Artistic design: The book is distinguished by the presence of drawings by the poet himself (as shown on the dedication page), which adds a special artistic touch that combines the poem and the painting. An example of this is the expressive drawing of King Fahd, may God have mercy on him (on the page of the poem “O Servant of the Two Houses”).
3. Poetic content:
The collection includes a large number of famous poems, some of which have been sung by renowned artists, most notably:
• National and political poems: such as “We are the Arabs” and “O Servant of the Two Holy Mosques” which were written in important historical circumstances for the region.
• Emotional and philosophical poems: such as “Hawmat Fikr”, “Radd Al Salam”, and “Ya Sari Al Layl”.
• Style: The poet adopts the refined Nabati style, employing Bedouin vocabulary in a modern style that is easy to understand and enjoy.
4. Financial status:
A luxurious marble-green hardcover with the collection's title in gilded lettering.
Additional note: The index shows that the collection contains more than 80 poems spread over 194 pages, making it a comprehensive reference for fans of Khalid Al-Faisal’s poetry during that era.
