Poetics of Contemporary Narratives in the Arabic Diaspora

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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Poetics of Contemporary Narratives in the Arabic Diaspora presents a captivating exploration of the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern diasporic literature, spanning the landscapes of Canada and France. With eloquent prose, the author guides readers on an enthralling journey through the intricate interplay of themes, styles, tropes, and sociohistorical contexts. This monograph breathes life into an array of mesmerizing texts authored by luminaries including Wajdi Mouawad, Khaled Osman, Rawi Hage, Denis Villeneuve, and Soha Béchara whose literary roots span Lebanon and Switzerland. Through meticulous analysis and thoughtful reflection, this work unveils the profound resonance of these writers' voices across borders and cultures.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-02-26
Mått:159 x 238 x 19 mm
Vikt:404 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:After the Empire: The Francophone World and Postcolonial France
Antal sidor:146
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781793627933

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F. Elizabeth Dahab is professor of comparative literature in the Department of Comparative World Literature at California State University, Long Beach.

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F. Elizabeth Dahab's new study is an inviting exploration of literary, performative, and cinematic works produced in the Arab Canadian and European context since the late 20th century. Covering oeuvres in multiple languages (English, French, and Arabic), genres, and continents, Dahab delineates a poetics of displacement, ranging from nostalgia for the homeland, passing through testimonies of various Middle Eastern wars, to transcultural critiques of capitalism and global politics. An instructive tome for anyone interested in diaspora and migration studies.

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter One: Towards a Bilingual Literary Historiography: Exilic Arab Writers in CanadaChapter Two: Poetics of Resistance: Soha Béchara, Her Memoirs, and her Legacy in Mouawad’s and Villeneuve’s IncendiesChapter Three: Cockroach Blues: Introjection and Self-Marginalization in Rawi Hage’s Cockroach (2008) Chapter Four: “Borders and Their Violent Winds:” Living on the Brink in Rawi Hage’s CarnivalChapter Five: Poetics of Amnesia in Le Caire à Corps perdu and an Interview with Khaled OsmanConclusionBibliographyAbout the Author