With Abu al-Ala in his Prison

Taha Hussein''s book, "With Abu al-Ala in His Prison," is considered one of his most profound, contemplative, and poetic critical works. It delves into the world of Abu al-Ala al-Ma''arri not merely as a poet and philosopher, but as a man who chose seclusion as an intellectual and moral stance. Hussein does not offer a traditional literary study, but rather engages in a vibrant dialogue with an ex...