Ali Mahmoud Taha's Diwan is a window into a magical poetic world that combines raw emotion and profound thought, reflecting the soul of an exceptional twentieth-century Egyptian poet. This collection reveals Ali Mahmoud Taha's ability to touch the hearts of the masses, whether through his lyrical poems, such as "The Gondola," "Cleopatra," and "Palestine," performed by the composer Mohamed Abdel Wahab, or through his texts that captivated the elite and intellectuals. His poetry was not merely flowery words; it was the language of life, love, and freedom. As such, it resonated with contemporary poets such as Fadwa Tuqan, Al-Sayyab, Hijazi, and Nazik Al-Malaika, who saw in him a poet with a unique imprint. This collection is not merely a collection of poems; it is a living testimony to the immortality of the poetic word when it is born from a sincere heart and a creative mind.

علي محمود طه (1901–1949م) شاعر مصري رومانسي. كتب قصائد وجدانية ووطنية بليغة. من أشهر دواوينه «أرواح وأشباح» و«الملاح التائه». وكان من أعضاء جماعة «أبوللو» الشعرية.