Brief Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature

Name: Brief Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature
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ISBN: 9780863564055

ISBN-10: 0863564054

ISBN-13: 9780863564055

Edition: 2008

Authors: David Tresilian

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This short book offers a unique overview of modern Arabic literature, focusing on developments over the last fifty years and providing a guide to the literary landscape, indicating the major landmarks in the shape of authors, ideas, and debates. This is the second of two titles published to launch a new series offering insight into Arabic advances in science and culture. Aimed at the general reader, the titles are illustrated and contain glossaries, indices, and suggestions for further reading. David Tresilian has taught at Columbia University and the American University in Cairo. He has been at the American University of Paris since 1999.

Book details

List price: $11.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Saqi Books
Publication date: 6/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 140
Size: 5.30" wide x 7.90" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.462
Language: English



Illustrations



Reading Arabic Literature



The Modern Element



The Novel and the New Poetry



Occupation and Diaspora



Disillusion and Experiment



The Contemporary Scene


Conclusion


Notes


Further Reading


Index