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A matter of fate : the concept of fate in the Arab world as reflected in modern Arabic literature /
In this book Dalya Cohen-Mor examines the evolution of the concept of fate in the Arab world through readings of religious texts, poetry, fiction, and folklore. She contends that belief in fate has retained its vitality and continues to play a pivotal role in the Arabs' outlook on life and thei...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés Arabic |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2001.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | In this book Dalya Cohen-Mor examines the evolution of the concept of fate in the Arab world through readings of religious texts, poetry, fiction, and folklore. She contends that belief in fate has retained its vitality and continues to play a pivotal role in the Arabs' outlook on life and their social psychology. Interwoven with the chapters are 16 modern short stories that further illuminate this topic. |
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| Notas: | Includes translations of sixteen Arabic stories into English. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xxiv, 320 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-306) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780195133981 0195133986 9780195350814 0195350812 1280473088 9781280473081 |