Minister Ibn Zaydun with Wallada bint al-Mustakfi

This book evokes one of the greatest stories of love and literature in the history of Andalusia: the relationship between the poet-vizier Ibn Zaydun and the literary princess Wallada bint al-Mustakfi. Through eloquent literary style and profound emotional analysis, Ibrahim al-Ahdab al-Tarabulsi paints a vibrant portrait of the struggle between love and politics, between a sensitive poet and statesman tossed about by palace intrigues, and a cultured princess who represents a symbol of feminine freedom in a society governed by restrictions. The book does not limit itself to recounting facts; it delves into the depths of the characters, revealing how this eternal love inspired Arabic poetry and became an icon of literary heritage. It is a work that evokes both melancholy and admiration, transporting the reader back to the atmosphere of Andalusia, where words intertwined with love, politics with poetry, and emotion with glory.

إبراهيم الأحدب الطرابلسي (1826–1886م) شاعر وكاتب لبناني، عُرف بقدرته على الجمع بين الفصاحة الكلاسيكية والتجديد الشعري، وشارك في النهضة الأدبية العربية، وكان له ديوان شعري يعكس قضايا عصره.