European modernity and the Arab Mediterranean : toward a new philology and a counter-orientalism /

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Mallette examines Orientalist philology in southern Europe produced between the mid-nineteenth and mid-twentieth century. Focusing on Italy, Spain, and Malta, she conducts close comparative readings of a wide range of philological narratives to reveal the influences Arab and Islamic traditions have...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Mallette, Karla (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, ©2010.
Subjects:
Scheherazade, > Queen, consort of Shahryar, King of Persia (Legendary character)
1800-1999
Islamic civilization.
Arabic philology > History > 20th century.
Arabic philology > History > 19th century.
Philologie arabe > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Philologie arabe > Histoire > 19e siècle.
LITERARY CRITICISM > Medieval.
Arabic philology
Civilization > Arab influences
Islamic civilization
Europe > Civilization > Arab influences.
Europe > Civilisation > Influence arabe.
Europe
History
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Mallette examines Orientalist philology in southern Europe produced between the mid-nineteenth and mid-twentieth century. Focusing on Italy, Spain, and Malta, she conducts close comparative readings of a wide range of philological narratives to reveal the influences Arab and Islamic traditions have had on the development of modern European culture.
Physical Description:1 online resource (312 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780812205268
081220526X

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