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Seen and Heard: A Century of Arab Women in Literature and Culture by Mona N. Mikhail is a book available to read on EtoBox.
<p>Twelve essays written by Mikhail (Arabic and comparative literature, New York U.) or translated by her from other Arabic writers consider images of Arab women in literature, film, and popular culture. Illuminating the role of women within Islam and the Arab world, the essays discuss such topics as wedding customs, feminism, and the history and impact of the <i>hijab</i> (veil). The volume does not contain an index. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR</p><h3>Library Journal</h3><p>On the heels of Azar Nafisi's immensely popular Reading Lolita in Tehran, Mikhail (Arabic & comparative literature, NYU; Images of Arab Women: Fact and Fiction) makes a significant contribution to a growing body of work on Arab women's cultural experience with this collection of thought-provoking essays. Drawing parallels to contemporary Western materialistic marriage rites, Mikhail provides a fascinating examination of Arab women's roles in popular culture as well as of rituals and customs still practiced by educated Arab women today. While most of the essays are written by Mikhail herself, included also are pertinent writings by authors like Iqbal Barraka (editor in chief of the women'
- Author
- Mona N. Mikhail
- Publisher
- Interlink Publishing Group, Incorporated
- Published
- 2004
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781566564632
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, History, Sociology