Washington Irving and Islam : critical essays /

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This book examines Washington Irving's biography of the Prophet Muhammed and his other writings that engage Islamic history and the Muslim world. It explores the influence of Spain, Muslim and Christian legends, gender, and heroic biographies on Irving's writing and illustrates Irving'...

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Détails bibliographiques
Cote:Libro Electrónico
Autres auteurs: Jalalzai, Zubeda, 1968- (Éditeur intellectuel)
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: New York, NY : Lexington Books, [2018]
Sujets:
Irving, Washington, > 1783-1859 > Knowledge > Islam.
Irving, Washington, > 1783-1859. > Mahomet and his successors.
Irving, Washington, > 1783-1859
Mahomet and his successors (Irving, Washington)
Islam in literature.
Islam dans la littérature.
LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General.
Islam
Islam in literature
Accès en ligne:Texto completo
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Résumé:This book examines Washington Irving's biography of the Prophet Muhammed and his other writings that engage Islamic history and the Muslim world. It explores the influence of Spain, Muslim and Christian legends, gender, and heroic biographies on Irving's writing and illustrates Irving's articulation of Orientalism and American nationalism.
Description matérielle:1 online resource
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781498569675
1498569676

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