Literature in 1988, and since then his work has been increasingly studied in North American university classrooms. This first volume in the MLA series Approaches to Teaching World Literature to focus on an Arab author or Arabic literature provides an introduction to Mahfouz.
In part 1, "Materials," the editors discuss Mahfouz's background, influence, and critical reception. In part 2, "Approaches," the volume's contributors offer information, resources, and insights for teaching his work. Topics covered include the "Arabian Nights" tradition in Mahfouz's work, the challenge of teaching Mahfouz in English translation, the Nasserite intellectual in "The Beggar," the image of Alexandria in "Miramar," the bitterness of British occupation in "Midaq Alley," and the quest of Sufism in "Zaabalawi."
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Literature in 1988, and since then his work has been increasingly studied in North American university classrooms. This first volume in the MLA series Approaches to Teaching World Literature to focus on an Arab author or Arabic literature provides an introduction to Mahfouz.
In part 1, "Materials," the editors discuss Mahfouz's background, influence, and critical reception. In part 2, "Approaches," the volume's contributors offer information, resources, and insights for teaching his work. Topics covered include the "Arabian Nights" tradition in Mahfouz's work, the challenge of teaching Mahfouz in English translation, the Nasserite intellectual in "The Beggar," the image of Alexandria in "Miramar," the bitterness of British occupation in "Midaq Alley," and the quest of Sufism in "Zaabalawi."
Imprint | Modern Language Association of America |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Approaches to Teaching World Literature 119 |
Release date | 2012 |
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First published | 2012 |
Editors | Wail S. Hassan, Susan Muaddi Darraj |
Dimensions | 231 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards |
Pages | 234 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-60329-108-8 |
Barcode | 9781603291088 |
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LSN | 1-60329-108-3 |