A Literary History of the Arabs is an outstanding study of Arabic literature from its origins to the present, written by renowned scholar Reynolds Elaine Nicholson. In his book, the author examines in detail the influence of Arabic culture and language on the development of literature in the Islamic world. Through the prism of studying the works of famous Arab poets and novelists, Nicholson reveals to the reader the richness and diversity of Arabic literature, its influence on world culture and the literary process in general. This book is not only an important document for the study of Arabic literature, but also a fascinating literary masterpiece for anyone interested in the history of the word and the culture of the East."