Cohen-Mor examines the concept of fate in the Arab world through readings of religious texts, poetry, fiction, and folklore. Offering 16 modern short stories as illustrations of her analysis, she contends that belief in fate continues to play a pivotal role in the Arabs' outlook on life and society.
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Cohen-Mor examines the concept of fate in the Arab world through readings of religious texts, poetry, fiction, and folklore. Offering 16 modern short stories as illustrations of her analysis, she contends that belief in fate continues to play a pivotal role in the Arabs' outlook on life and society.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 320 p. Audience: General/trade. A matter of fate: the concept of fate in the Arab world as reflected in modern Arabic literature Author: Dalya Cohen-Mor Publisher: Oxford [etc. ]: Oxford University Press, 2001. Summary: This work examines the evolution of the concept of fate in the Arab world through the readings of religious texts, poetry, fiction, and folklore. The contention is that belief in fate has retained its vitality and continues to play a pivotal role in the Arab outlook on life and psychology. Subjects Fate and fatalism in literature. Arabic literature--History and criticism--20th century. Fate and fatalism--Religious aspects--Islam. ISBN: 0195133986 9780195133981 OCLC Number: 906828470 Awards: Winner of Named as Outstanding Academic Book by Choice. Description: XXIV, 320 p.; 24 cm. Responsibility: Dalya Cohen-Mor.
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Near Fine. No Jacket. Book. 9 1/4 h x 6 1/4w. A real nice clean 352 page first edition hardcover with 1 low in number line. Has remainder mark. 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 fascinating topic.
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