Arabic Literature Seminar at the ACLA - Invites papers for a Seminar on Arabic literature at the annual convention of the American Comparative Literature Association to be held in April 2001. The Legend of Layla and Madjnun - The story and origin of one of the most popular legends of the Middle East. The Arabic Christian Literature - An article by Dr. George Khoury about the contribution of the Melkites, the Jacobites, the Nestorians, the Copts and the Maronites to the Arab Christian heritage. Untraditional Woman - Poetry site of The Egyptian author "Azza El Wakeel," in both the Arabic and English languages. Ameen F. Rihani - A page dedicated to the Lebanese-American author and thinker. Site contains a biography, works in both English and Arabic, translations, tributes, and information on the Ameen Rihani Museum. The Role of Women in Arabic Literature - An article by Mona Mikhailis. Arabic Literature - An overview, from the Cornell University Library. Ode of Tarafah - An English translation of one of the seven mu'allaqat, translated by A. J. Arberry. Medieval Sourcebook: Selections from the Poets of Arabia - A selection of Classic poems.