The overall in the history of Arabic literature

This book, the Ministry of Education wanted to reconsider the curricula of Arabic literature for high schools, so they entrusted us with that, and with the task of preparing books that suit the new curricula. We undertook this matter and submitted curricula to the ministry, which approved them. Now, we present this book, comprehensive for the third-year curriculum. We have been careful in it, as we were in the free curriculum, to ensure that the student is familiar with what a cultured young person should not be ignorant of: the history of his language and its literature. We aimed for ease of expression and simplicity in clarity because we saw that brevity in this science does not suit the mind of the young person who has no prior study of literature. Moreover, it often encourages memorization and distracts from contemplation and understanding. If education in Egypt has a flaw that corrupts it and prevents benefiting from it, it is reliance on memory and turning away from observation and thinking. So, if teachers and students find this book lengthy, let them not be frightened, for it is simple and clear enough that the student can look at it carefully, and he will be well acquainted with what we aimed for, in a way sufficient to educate and discipline him. Although we know that the literary facts we have established in this book are only truly understood if supported by many evidences from Arabic literature, poetry, and prose, we have been economical in presenting these evidences because we believe a separate book should be written for them, one that aligns with this book. We have already prepared it and hope it will be in the hands of students soon. If God grants us success, this "Summary" will be followed by a "Detailed" book in two parts, suitable for the curricula of the fourth and fifth years, and another that compiles select sayings and chosen words that represent the life of Arabic literature across different eras and develop the talents for correct expression. We hope that God, the Almighty, has granted us success in this book and will guide us in the books that follow, so that we may make Arabic literature beloved to young people and adorn their hearts with it. For the progress of literature depends on people's love for it and their eagerness to engage with it.