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Gorgias Press - Self and Other: The Short Fiction of Yusuf al-Sharuni

Name: Gorgias Press - Self and Other: The Short Fiction of Yusuf al-Sharuni
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Discover the profound works of Yusuf al-Sharuni, a leading figure in Arab literary modernism. Self and Other explores the relationship between the individual and the collective, as well as the connection between narrative and identity. This volume provides a deep look into the short fiction that defined a major era of Middle Eastern literature. Through a collection of translated extracts, Kate V.M. Daniels provides English-speaking readers with a gateway to the literary world of one of Egypt's most significant short story writers. This book serves as an essential introduction for students, scholars, and readers interested in modern Middle Eastern literature and the evolution of the short story form. As part of the Gorgias Studies in the Modern Middle East series, this work offers a clear perspective on how identity and society shape the stories of the region. It is a valuable resource for anyone looking to expand their understanding of Egyptian literature and the modern literary movements that shaped it.

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Provides an introduction to Yusuf al-Sharuni, a pioneer of Arab literary modernism and one of Egypt's most important short story writers.

Includes a range of translated extracts to make the author's work accessible to English-speaking readers and scholars.

Examines the relationship between the individual and the collectivity within the context of short fiction.

Analyzes the connection between narrative and identity in modern Middle Eastern literature.

Part of the Gorgias Studies in the Modern Middle East series for academic and literary study.

Offers a focused look at the complex dynamics that define the short fiction of this influential Egyptian author.

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Brand: Gorgias Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1463204094
Category: Books > Subjects > Literature & Fiction > Anthologies
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 24 July 2014
Listed Since: 08 August 2014

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