Names of the Lion

An introduction by David Larsen sets the stage for the surprising life of the original author and his work as a scholar, and Larsen's process of translating.The Names of the Lion is in an undersaturated market of Arabic poetry translations by contemporary translators. This particular translation has a wide appeal as a thorough translation, an engaging work of cultural studies, a beautiful literary collection, and a commentary on the work of being a translator and scholar.The names of the lions are in Arabic and English in tandem with footnotes to provide additional information as needed.