Literatures and Cultures of the Islamic World: Feminism, Nationalism, and the Arabic Novel

Hanna, K.

Writing in response to war and national crisis, al-Samm?n, Khal?feh, Barak?t, and others introduced into the Arabic literary canon aesthetic forms capable of carrying Levantine women's experiences. By assessing their feminism in such a way, this book aims to revive a critical emphasis on aesthetics in Arab women's writing.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2016-02-23

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137548702

DOI: 10.1057/9781137545916

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 198