Women's poetry

In Women's Poetry, Al-Marzubani reveals a magical and hidden side of Arab heritage, where the voices of female poets from the early days of Islam and the Umayyad era are revealed with all their boldness, sincerity, and passion. Between the lines of the book, we learn about Layla Al-Akhiliya and other female poets who challenged the stereotypical image of women. They sang, recited poetry, flirted, and praised poetry, leaving indelible marks on the memory of Arabic poetry. What distinguishes ...