It sounds like you’re looking for guidance on (مختارات من أدب العرب), a well-known Arabic literary anthology, and its available English translations .

What is needed, say scholars, is a “translator’s Mukhtarat ” that:

For those seeking a guided study, works like Islamic Arabic Prose Lessons by Ahamed Zubair provide English text alongside the Arabic selections, specifically designed to help non-native speakers navigate Nadwi's compilation.

This collection is curated specifically for intermediate students of the Arabic language. It is not just a textbook; it is a journey through the evolution of Arabic thought.