ABU NUWAS

Abū Nuwās was a leading poet of the Abbasid era, often considered the greatest lyrical poet of the Arabs. His work, collected in his Diwan and Poèmes bachiques et libertins, is known for its frank exploration of wine and libertine themes. He is also represented in anthologies like Three Great Abbasid Poets.

Paul Smith is an author with a remarkably broad scope, known for his contributions to Avengers comics and his scholarly work on classical Arabic poetry. He has translated poets like Abu Nuwas in works such as Diwan des Abu Nuwâs, and also wrote With open hands.