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Modern Arabic Literature from the Cambridge History of Arabic Literature series offers a comprehensive critical examination of creative writing in Arabic from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. This authoritative volume traces how the emergence of secular education, printing, and journalism created a new reading public and fundamentally transformed Arabic literary traditions. Set against the backdrop of Ottoman Empire decline, rising nationalism, and the tension between Islamic heritage and Western influence, the work documents the shift from literature as verbal artistry to literature as a vehicle for social reflection and change. Essential for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the evolution of Arabic cultural expression and its role in shaping modern Arab societies.

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Cambridge History of Arabic Literature volume covering mid-nineteenth century to contemporary Arabic creative writing.

Authoritative critical survey examining how secular education and journalism reshaped Arabic literary traditions and readership.

Explores the cultural collision between traditional Islamic perspectives and Western modernisation in Arabic literature.

Documents the transformation of literature from a display of verbal skill to an instrument for social and political commentary.

Published by Cambridge University Press, a leading academic publisher of scholarly works on world literature and history.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
14 January 1993
Listed Since
15 December 2006

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