National poets

In his book "Poets of Nationalism," author Abd al-Rahman al-Rafi‘i compiles a collection of the most beautiful patriotic poems, along with biographical sketches of the poets and their national history. Poetry had a clear impact on the Egyptian national movement, especially during the stages of fighting colonialism and demanding freedom, by instilling the spirit of patriotism and revolution, highlighting Egypt‘s unique qualities, and chronicling important national events. This made poetry a true reflection of the era and a source of inspiration for the people. In this book, the author gathers poems that had a distinct national impact, drawing inspiration from the lives of these poets as a part of the history of the Egyptian struggle and an element of its development. He blends the poems of iconic Egyptian figures, such as Rifa‘a al-Tahtawi, Abdullah al-Nadim, Mahmoud Sami al-Baroudi, and others, with a captivating history of their lives.