The book of the two crafts: writing and poetry

Book of the two crafts: writing and poetry Classification: Abu Hilal Al-Hassan bin Abdullah bin Sahl Al-Askari Verification: Muhammad Abu Al-Fadl Ibrahim, Ali Muhammad Al-Bajawi Publisher: Dar Al-Ma'arif, Cairo Book size: 17*24 Number of pages: 532 This book is considered one of the most important books of Arabic literature, as Abu Hilal Al-Askari studies rhetoric with precise and comprehensive analysis, discussing good craftsmanship, brevity, elaboration, similes, Badi' (rhetorical embellishments), and others, with many examples and diverse evidence. It is an important book for anyone engaged in poetry and prose who seeks mastery of language and good performance. The student needs it, and the scholar cannot do without it. Its verification aims to deepen understanding and increase benefit. It concerns the two crafts: writing and poetry. The book's title indicates its subject, which extensively explores the fundamentals of these two crafts and their tools that assist the writer and poet. 6222018 418781 Dar Al-Ma'arif Founded in 1890