Kitāb al-Shiʿr wa-al-Shuʿarāʾ, authored by the renowned ninth-century polymath Abū Muḥammad ʿAbd Allāh ibn Muslim ibn Qutaybah al-Dīnawarī, is a foundational work in classical Arabic literary criticism and history. This comprehensive volume systematically categorizes and critically assesses the most significant Arab poets from the pre-Islamic era up to Ibn Qutaybah's own time. Beyond merely presenting poetic verses, the book provides invaluable biographical details, anecdotes, and critical analyses of the poets' styles and contributions, making it an indispensable resource for understanding the rich tradition of Arabic poetry and its historical development. It is often considered one of the earliest and most important biographical dictionaries of poets in Arabic literature, offering profound insights into the linguistic and cultural nuances of the period. This edition, diligently prepared by Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al-Azhari, brings this literary masterpiece to modern readers with scholarly precision and care.