– While this is a Persian epic by Nizami, it is the most famous adaptation and contains the essence of Qays’s poetic themes. Key Themes in His Poetry Al-Ghazal al-Udhri (Platonic Love):

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وَما حُبُّ الدِيارِ شَغَفنَ قَلبي... وَلَكِن حُبُّ مَن سَكَنَ الدِيارا It’s not the love of the houses that has taken my heart, But the love of the one who dwells within them. English translation