The early Arabic poetry of al-Shanfara (d. 525 AD), a pre-Islamic poet. Shanfara, originally named Amr ibn Malik of the Azd tribe, was renowned for his eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language. He is best known for his poem 'Lamiyyat al-Arab', a masterpiece that stands as a testament to his poetic genius and deep understanding of the harsh desert life. (usul.ai)