The book "Al-Tadhkirah al-Fakhriyah" by Baha al-Din al-Munshi' al-Irbili includes extensive collections from poets whose diwans are unknown, or from individuals whose biographies are not well-documented. This constitutes a significant poetic treasure that can be added to the scattered collections of poets. These compilations represent complete or partial diwans that can be combined to form comprehensive poetry collections, enriching this historical period and unveiling its prevailing literary and intellectual trends. Furthermore, it highlights the abundant scholarly production that characterized the first half of the seventh Hijri century. The author went beyond merely listing poets and their works, often acting as a critic and presenter, introducing each chapter with a brief summary of its subject. Among the poetic themes discussed in this book are youth, greenery, and old age; romance and courtship; wine and its associated gatherings, music, and singers; and descriptions of spring, clouds, rain, lightning, and water.

• Author: Baha al-Din al-Irbili
• Publisher: Alam al-Kutub-Beirut - Maktabat al-Nahda
• Edition Number: 1
• Year of Publication: 1985
• Number of Pages: 387
• Number of Parts: 1
• Binding Type: Hardcover
• Paper Type: White