Ma’ruf al-Rusafi, his works in criticism and literature three parts

The book “Ma’ruf al-Rusafi: His Influences on Criticism and Literature – Three Parts” is a comprehensive critical study of the works of the Iraqi poet and thinker Ma’ruf al-Rusafi, who is considered one of the most prominent writers of the modern era. The book provides an in-depth examination of his literary and critical works that range between poetry and prose, and reviews his intellectual life from a cultural and literary perspective.

The first part deals with Ma’ruf al-Rusafi’s upbringing and origins, and provides an analysis of his ideas and orientations in life, with a focus on his pioneering role in renewing Arabic poetry and innovating new literary styles. It also presents the development of his critical ideas that contributed to shaping contemporary Arabic literature, specifically in the field of Arabic poetry.

The second part deals mainly with his poetry, and analyzes his most prominent poems, which are among the most important milestones in modern Arabic literature. The book addresses Ma’ruf al-Rusafi’s poetic style that blends symbolism and sentimentality, in addition to his standing in many of his poems on national and social issues of interest to Arab society.

The third part studies his critical views on Arabic literature, and how his ideas influenced the development of the literary movement in Iraq and the Arab world. The book provides an in-depth discussion of Al-Rusafi’s critical approaches and his interest in developing Arabic literature and employing it in serving the nation’s issues. It also includes an examination of his style of literary criticism, which combined philosophy and aesthetics, making him one of the critics who left a clear mark in the field of modern Arabic literature.

The book is considered an important reference for researchers and those interested in understanding the development of Arabic literature at the beginning of the twentieth century, especially in the context of literary criticism and modern Arabic poetry. It also includes a study of how Al-Rusafi influenced various intellectual fields, such as politics and society, highlighting multiple aspects of his creative and intellectual personality.