كَأَنَّمَا يَبْسِمُ عَنْ لُؤْلُؤٍ مُنَضَّدٍ أَوْ بَرَدٍ أَوْ أقَاحٍ by Unknown — Analysis & Translation

Original Poem

كَأَنَّمَا يَبْسِمُ عَنْ لُؤْلُؤٍ مُنَضَّدٍ أَوْ بَرَدٍ أَوْ أقَاحٍ

Translation (Arabic)

About the Poet

Historical Context

Literary Form

Classical Arabic Poetry

When Written

Classical Arabic period

Background

This poem reflects the traditional style of Arabic poetry, characterized by its use of metaphor and simile to convey beauty and elegance.

Sources: https://almushkie.blogspot.com/2019/06/86.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_poetry

Detailed Explanation

Themes

• beauty
• nature
• elegance

Literary Devices

• simile: comparing a smile to pearls, hail, and daisies
• imagery: vivid visual images of natural elements

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