The mayor in the virtues of poetry, its manners, and its criticism

The book / Al-Umda in the virtues of poetry, its manners, and criticism, by the author / Al-Qayrawani, explains the fundamentals of the art of poetry, its eloquence, and methods of criticism, combining theory and practice with a solid scientific style. It is considered one of the main books of literary criticism in Arab heritage, as it addresses topics of meter, rhyme, meanings, and poetic thefts. The book reflects the taste of the Abbasid era and its interest in eloquence and clarity, and it is an indispensable reference for students and enthusiasts of Arabic literature.