هل كان أبو العلاء المعري نحالاً؟ دراسة في النقد وتاريخ الأدب

Was Abū Al-ʿAlāʿ-Maʿarrī' a Fabricator of Poems? A Study in Criticism and History of Literature

Abū Al-ʿAlāʿ-Maʿarrī (368-449 AH, 1057 CE), celebrated for truthfulness and asceticism, undergoes scrutiny in this research for a potential act of fabricating poems. Despite a reputation for self-restraint, the study delves into the possibility that he crafted verses attributed to historical or fictional figures without explicit disclosure. This includes constructing verses for fictional characters, forming a persona, and attributing verses to historical figures, raising questions about his engagement in fabricating poems. The research leans toward suggesting or proving such acts, speculating on motives, and timing during his youth, maturity, or old age. Drawing on Abū Al-ʿAlāʿ-Maʿarrī's writings, historical context, and a digital corpus of Arabic literature, the study employs a historical and chronological approach to navigate this complex investigation.