A Brief Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature - by David Tresilian (Paperback)
$8.79 sale price when purchased online
$11.95 list price
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- This short book offers a unique overview of modern Arabic literature, focusing on developments over the last fifty years and providing a guide to the literary landscape, indicating the major landmarks in the shape of authors, ideas, and debates.This is the second of two titles published to launch a new series offering insight into Arabic advances in science and culture.
- About the Author: David Tresilian has taught at Columbia University, the American University of Cairo, Cairo University and the University of Paris XIII.
- 140 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Middle Eastern
- Series Name: Brief Introduction
Description
About the Book
The second in a series offering insight into Arabic advances in science, culture, and the arts.Book Synopsis
This short book offers a unique overview of modern Arabic literature, focusing on developments over the last fifty years and providing a guide to the literary landscape, indicating the major landmarks in the shape of authors, ideas, and debates.
This is the second of two titles published to launch a new series offering insight into Arabic advances in science and culture. Aimed at the general reader, the titles are illustrated and contain glossaries, indices, and suggestions for further reading.
David Tresilian has taught at Columbia University and the American University in Cairo. He has been at the American University of Paris since 1999.
About the Author
David Tresilian has taught at Columbia University, the American University of Cairo, Cairo University and the University of Paris XIII. He has been at the American University of Paris since 1999. He has worked as a consultant for UNESCO and is editorial consultant to The Cairo Review of Books.Dimensions (Overall): 7.84 Inches (H) x 5.28 Inches (W) x .45 Inches (D)
Weight: .48 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Brief Introduction
Sub-Genre: Middle Eastern
Genre: Literary Criticism
Number of Pages: 140
Publisher: Saqi Books
Format: Paperback
Author: David Tresilian
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2008
TCIN: 1002949964
UPC: 9780863564055
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-4622
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.45 inches length x 5.28 inches width x 7.84 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.48 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.