Poets' Attachment to Baghdad, A Reading of the Abbasid Period Poetry

Abstract

The dimensions of this research are evident in the value of Baghdad and the poets' preference for it, due to its picturesque nature and fresh air, which makes it closer to the image of paradise. Baghdad occupied a distinguished position among other poets because of the free social life it provided them, allowing for many practices such as drinking alcohol and entertainment, in addition to the deep emotional dimension, as the poets depicted Baghdad upon separation from it as a beloved they long for, thus strengthening the emotional relationship between them and the city. Which makes it in the imagination a symbol of inspiration and life، Accordingly, we raise the following questions: Have poets succeeded in praising Baghdad? Was Baghdad a sad emotional experience when it fell that reflected the fall of the Arab nation?