Abū Nuwās fī tārīkhihi wa-shiʻrihi wa-mabādhilihi wa-ʻabathihi wa-mujūnih1975

This is the first book to present the life, times and poetry of one of the greatest poets in the Arab tradition, Abu Nuwas. Author Philip Kennedy provides the narrative of Abu Nuwas's fascinating life, which was full of intrigue and debauched adventure, in parallel with the presentation of his greatest poems, across all genres, in easy and accessible translations, giving commentary where needed.