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Pre-Islamic Period:
The main literary genre was poetry, especially praise, satire, love poetry, and descriptions of war and tribal life. Imru’ al-Qays, Antarah ibn Shaddad, and Zuhayr ibn Abi Sulma were notable poets.
This lecture is part of ARA 206 Arabic Literature in the Pre-Islamic & Early Islamic Periods in the Arabic Studies department. The course has 22 recorded lectures across 11 series, all free to watch. Read or download the ARA 206 lecture note to study alongside the video.