Modern Arabic poetry remains a fertile ground of beauty and depth, opening doors to realms still awaiting discovery. Its early dialogue with world literature has shaped both its form and spirit, for better or worse. Yet much remains unstudied, and much requires a renewed gaze—so that this poetry may preserve its authenticity, refine its language, and reclaim its role as a force of beauty, influence, and cultural presence. It is in this spirit that scholars and critics have gathered, uniting tradition and modern insight, to serve the art that has always been the heart of our literary and cultural life....More