Modern Arabic Fiction 1st Edition by Salma Khadra Jayyusi ISBN 0231132549 9780231132541

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ISBN 10: 0231132549
ISBN 13: 9780231132541
Author: Salma Khadra Jayyusi
 Beginning with the late-nineteenth-century cultural resurgence and continuing through the present day, short stories and novels have given voice to the personal and historical experiences of modern Arabs. This anthology offers a rich and diverse selection of works from more than one hundred and forty prominent Arab writers of fiction. The collection reflects Arab writers’ formal inventiveness as well as their intense exploration of various dimensions of modern Arab life, including the impact of modernity, the rise of the oil economy, political authoritarianism, corruption, religion, poverty, and the Palestinian experience in modern times.

Salma Khadra Jayyusi, a renowned scholar of Arabic literature, has included short stories and excerpts from novels from authors in every Arab country. Modern Arabic Fiction contains writings stretching from the pioneering work of late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century authors to the novels of Naguib Mahfouz and the stories of contemporary Arab writers. In addition to familiar names such as Mahfouz, the anthology presents excerpts from writers well known in the Arab world but just beginning to find an audience in the West, including early twentieth century Christian Lebanese writer Jurji Zaydan, whose historical epics were eye-openers for generations of Arab readers to the achievements of medieval Islamic civilization; Yusuf Idris’s complex and brilliant portrait of Egypt’s poor; ‘Abd al-Rahman Muneef’s searing exploration of the ecological and social impact of oil production; Palestinian writer Jabra Ibrahim Jabra’s sophisticated description of the dilemma’s of modern Arab intellectuals; and Jamal al-Ghitani’s impressive employment of mythical time and the continuity of the past in the present.

Jayyusi provides biographical information on the writers as well as a substantial and illuminating introduction to the development of modern Arabic fictional genres that considers the central thematic and aesthetic concerns of Arab short story writers and novelists.

Modern Arabic Fiction 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Beginnings of Modern Arabic Fiction

• Early influences and the emergence of the novel form in Arabic literature
• The impact of Western literature on Arabic writers
• The rise of social and political themes in early Arabic novels
• Pioneering authors and their works

Chapter 2: The Rise of the Modern Arabic Novel (1930s-1950s)

• Key literary movements and schools of thought
• The development of narrative techniques and character portrayal
• Prominent authors of this period, such as Naguib Mahfouz, Taha Hussein, and others
• Political, social, and cultural contexts that influenced the novels

Chapter 3: Post-Independence Arabic Fiction (1960s-1970s)

• The effects of post-colonialism on Arabic literature
• Themes of identity, nationalism, and revolution
• The influence of political regimes and social unrest on fiction
• Important authors of the era and their works

Chapter 4: The Contemporary Arabic Novel (1980s-1990s)

• Globalization and its influence on modern Arabic fiction
• Exploration of new themes like alienation, individualism, and personal freedom
• Authors dealing with themes of exile, war, and disillusionment
• Innovations in narrative structure and experimentation with language

Chapter 5: Key Authors and Their Works

• Detailed profiles of major authors in modern Arabic fiction, including:
  • Naguib Mahfouz
  • Tayeb Salih
  • Ghassan Kanafani
  • Ahlam Mosteghanemi
  • Hanan al-Shaykh
  • And other influential writers
• Analyzing their most significant works and contributions to Arabic literature

Chapter 6: Women Writers in Modern Arabic Fiction

• The role and contribution of women writers in shaping modern Arabic fiction
• Themes of gender, family, and social norms in women’s works
• Notable female authors like Amina al-Siraj, Huda Sha’arawi, and others

Chapter 7: Themes in Modern Arabic Fiction

• Common themes such as identity, alienation, nationalism, and cultural conflict
• The portrayal of politics, war, and exile in Arabic novels
• The tension between tradition and modernity
• The influence of religion and spirituality in contemporary works

Chapter 8: The Reception and Impact of Modern Arabic Fiction

• The reception of Arabic novels in the Arab world and internationally
• The role of translation and global exposure
• The challenges of censorship and political pressures on literature
• The contribution of Arabic fiction to world literature

Conclusion

• Reflections on the evolution of modern Arabic fiction
• The future of Arabic literature and emerging trends
• The role of contemporary Arabic authors in the global literary landscape

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