Fathers and Sons in the Arab Middle East

Drawing on insights from psychology, sociology, anthropology, religion, history, and literature, this book examines early and contemporary writings of male authors from across the Arab world to explore the traditional and evolving nature of father-son relationships in Arab families.

Autorentext
Dalya Mor is a literary scholar and anthologist. She received her PhD in Arabic Language and Literature from Georgetown University, USA, and is currently affiliated with George Washington University, USA.

Inhalt

1. Introduction: Why Fathers and Sons? 2. The Voyage to Manhood: The Elusive Quest 3. Fathers and Sons in Personal Histories 4. Fathers and Sons in Works of Fiction 5. Fathers and Sons in Poetry and Politics 6. Conclusion: Embattled Selves and the Dream of Liberation