February 2025
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In this research, the topic "The Development and Periodic Features of Satirical Poetry in Egypt from the 4th to the 7th Century" has been examined. It includes the definition of satire in both linguistic and technical terms, its emergence in Arabic poetry with its main elements, the most important themes addressed during this period, and an overview of the most famous poets who composed satirical poetry in Egypt from the early 4th century to the late 7th century. The study then proceeds to describe the nature of political and literary life within the context of the time and place under consideration. Additionally, it introduces the most significant poets who wrote satirical poetry within the specified temporal and spatial context. The study concludes by addressing the significant aspects of satirical poetry, the topics it covers, the reasons behind satire, and the motivations for the treatment of satire within the given time and place. The method used in this study is based on analytical techniques, aiming to reach the source of accurate information, which is then examined and analyzed to derive correct conclusions. Furthermore, the research includes explanations of the verses cited in the evidences, the harmony of odes and poetic fragments, the most important causes and reasons for satire, explanations of difficult-to-understand words found in dictionaries and encyclopedic lexicons, and short biographies of the individuals mentioned. The research is divided into two sections; the first section deals with the satirical style of Egyptian poets and the development of satire. This section is further divided into two parts; the first part: the definition of poetry written in the satirical style, its place in Arabic poetry, and its objectives; the second part: the role of the political situation in the spread and development of satire in Egypt. The second section focuses on: the satirical style in Egypt, its most important representatives, main attitudes, and causes. This section is also divided into three parts: the first part: poets who wrote satire in Egypt from the 4th to the 7th century; the second part: the various fields of satire and the most important topics it addressed; the third part: the reasons for the formation of the field of satire and its most significant causes. The research aims to shed light on this field and contribute to the literature in this area.