The Emir of Zajal
أمير الزجل
Lebanese Poetry : Book No. 5
Author : Rachid Nakhle
Study and Presentation: Joseph Abi Daher
Year : 2010
ISBN: 978-9953-491-76-9
This book explores some aspects of the life of Rachid Nakhle and his role as the Emir of zajal during the renaissance of this Lebanese folk art. Due to his efforts, the zajal was no longer used only during limited social occasions, narrative descriptions, lamentation and praise, but turned into a creative kind of poetry with smooth pronunciation and deep contemplation.