Welcome to DAL

At the heart of DAL is a commitment to foster a deep engagement with the Arabic literary texts of Poetry, Prose and Criticism. We create and present authoritative bibliographic entries, critical editions, and contextual information that shed light on the intellectual, cultural, and historical dimensions of Arabic literature. Our platform is designed to support both introductory learners and advanced researchers by offering structured access to key texts, authors, genres, and themes that have shaped the Arabic literary tradition.

We believe that Arabic literature is not only a repository of aesthetic and linguistic excellence but also a vital record of the imaginative currents that have stimulated the Arabic social, thoughtful, and philosophical aspects of Arabic realistic life. Through DAL, we aim to bridge the gap between Arabic literary texts and contemporary readers in the west by providing tools that enhance understanding, encourage critical inquiry, and inspire further study.