"Diwan Abdel Rahman Shukry" is a grand window into the world of a pioneering poet of the Diwan School, who established a new concept of Arabic poetry based on emotional honesty and profound contemplation of the self and existence. In this collection, Shukry presents poems that address major human issues: life and death, love, which he sees as the center of existence, and the passion for the unknown that drives the human spirit to search for the secrets of the universe. His poem "To the Unknown" is a prominent example of the dialectical dialogue between self and life, where thought blends with imagination in a sweet poetic language, far from affectation, yet close to the soul. His poetry embodies a wonderful blend of natural imagery and the sweetness of the human conscience. We see the dewdrops on the cheek of a flower as a mirror of the purity of the soul, and we hear the groan of the soul in the deep silence of the night. It is poetry that cannot be described as solely emotional or rational; rather, it is a special emotional experience based on introspection and contemplation, placing the reader before the mirror of his own self on an enjoyable journey of serenity and amazement.

عبد الرحمن شكري (1886–1958م) شاعر وناقد مصري. أحد رواد مدرسة الديوان الأدبية مع العقاد والمازني. جدد في الشعر العربي وأدخل النزعة الفكرية فيه. وترك دواوين شعرية ونقدية مهمة.