In the Mirrors of Poetry” by Gamal El Qossas: A Journey Between Text and Wonder
The Egyptian General Book Organization releases a new critical work by poet and critic Gamal El Qossas, presenting a unique vision of the poet’s relationship with writing and the moments of inspiration that accompany creativity 💫✍️
The Egyptian General Book Organization has issued a new release titled “In the Mirrors of Poetry” by poet and critic Gamal El Qossas, offering a profound perspective on the poet’s relationship with text creation and the internal dialogue that accompanies creativity from the first idea to the final poem 🖋️📖✨
In the introduction, El Qossas describes the emotional state inherent in writing, oscillating between joy, anger, and confusion, portraying the creative moment as a poetic trap placing the poet between two opposing roles: the wolf hunting its prey, and the prey fleeing its fate 🐺🕊️. This tension forms the core of his creative experience, believing that escaping one poetic dilemma requires creating another by the poet’s will and wonder 🌟✍️
El Qossas rejects ready-made formulas and repetitive writing patterns, keeping the text open to new sparks or ideas, viewing writing as a continuous journey of discovery 🔍💡. He emphasizes the interplay between consciousness and poetic thought, arguing that true inspiration requires the ability to forget the idea as much as to grasp it, making poetry a daily ritual of freedom 💫🖋️
The book also includes critical readings of Arabic poetic works, crafted over years, reflecting El Qossas’ dual vision as a passionate reader and experienced creator 👁️💖.
He examines transformations in Arabic poetry since the 1960s, analyzing attempts at renewing rhythm, vision, and language, noting that Arabic poetry often remained tied to classical rhetoric and political or social themes that overshadowed aesthetic form 📜✨.
El Qossas insists that poetic modernity is not an external mold, but an internal value awakened from habitual constraints, offering a sense of freedom and reshaping our connection to the world 🌍💫.
In the book’s conclusion, El Qossas shares a heartfelt confession: “I do not claim to be right, I am still searching; mistakes are just delayed truths” ❤️🖋️
This release adds a significant contribution to the Arab critical library, combining experiential warmth with reflective depth, offering the vision of a poet who lived the moments of writing in the multiple mirrors of poetry 🌟📖
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