Modern Arabic Literature in Translation – A Companion

Modern Arabic Literature in Translation – A Companion

by Salih J. Altoma  (Editor)

This indispensible guide to modern Arabic literature in English translation features not only a comprehensive bibliography but also chapters on fiction, drama, poetry, and autobiography, as well as a special chapter on Iraq's Arabic literature. By focusing on Najib Mahfuz, one of Arabic Literature's luminaries, and on poetry–a major, if not the major genre of the region– Altoma assesses the progress made towards a wider reception of Arabic writing throughout the western world.

Reviews

"Truly an answer to the prayers of those who aspire to teach about, or simply follow, the Arabic-literature-in-translation scene as it has developed over the past century." —Jordan Times

"[A] guide for the student, the researcher, the reader, the librarian and the potential translator. Altoma's book is valuable …" –Banipal

"A valuable reference work … an impressive testament to the vitality of a varied and creative literature that deserves to be better known in the West." –TLS

"[An] indispensable guide to modern Arabic literature in English translation." –www.libreriauniversita.it

Language: English
ISBN: 9780863565977
2005, Hardcover, 280 pages, 6.5 x 9.5 inches