A Matter of Fate: The Concept of Fate in the Arab World as Reflected in Modern Arabic Literature

by Dayla Cohen-Mor

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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.
  • ISBN10 0195133986
  • ISBN13 9780195133981
  • Publish Date 24 May 2001 (first published 1 January 2001)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 344
  • Language English