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A collection of Arabic songs and poetry, compiled in the 10th century CE by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani. This volume contains volumes 3 and 4 of the seminal work Al-Aghani, and features hundreds of poems written by prominent Arab poets from across the region. With its rich imagery, complex rhyme schemes, and allusions to Arabic history and culture, this work is a testament to the enduring power and beauty of the Arabic language. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.