A survey of Arabic literature since the fifth century that discusses the context of the literary tradition, the Koran, poetry, belletristic prose and narratives, drama, and the critical tradition.
Relates historical events to the literature and poetry that was written because the event happened. Contains a side-by-side chronology of events and the event-inspired literature from the year 5000 B.C.E. to 2000 A.D.
