A Matter of Fate
The Concept of Fate in the Arab World As Reflected in Modern Arabic Literature
Oxford University Press · Print & ebook · April 15, 2000
Dalya Cohen-Mor examines the evolution of the concept of fate in the Arab world through readings of religious texts, poetry, fiction, and folklore.
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- Who it’s for
- Dalya Cohen-Mor traces fate across Arab religious texts, literature, folklore, and social outlook.
- Genres
- Middle Eastern Lit Crit, Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism, Islam - General
- Published
- Oxford University Press, April 15, 2000
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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 fascinating topic.
Fate in Arab Texts
Dalya Cohen-Mor traces fate across Arab religious texts, literature, folklore, and social outlook.
Come here for
- Readings of religious texts, poetry, fiction, and folklore
- Sixteen modern short stories interwoven with the chapters
Expect
- An examination of fate’s evolution in the Arab world
- Discussion of its role in outlook on life and social psychology
Where it sits
| Middle Eastern Lit Crit | 70% |
|---|---|
| Islam - General | 31% |
| Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism | 19% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Middle Eastern Lit Crit
- Authors
- Dalya Cohen-Mor
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Published
- April 15, 2000
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Middle Eastern Lit Crit