ČIŽMÍKOVÁ, Danuša. Between Longing and Belonging. In 22nd Annual Mediterranean Studies Association International Congress; University of Crete; Rethymnon, Greece; May 29 - June 1, 2019. 2019.
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Original name Between Longing and Belonging
Authors ČIŽMÍKOVÁ, Danuša.
Edition 22nd Annual Mediterranean Studies Association International Congress; University of Crete; Rethymnon, Greece; May 29 - June 1, 2019. 2019.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Presentations at conferences
Field of Study 60206 Specific literatures
Country of publisher Greece
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
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Organization unit Faculty of Arts
Keywords in English ʿAlawiyya Ṣubḥ; storytelling; fluidity; identity; desire; self; water
Tags International impact, Reviewed
Changed by Changed by: Mgr. Danuša Čižmíková, PhD., učo 240137. Changed: 17/6/2019 17:02.
Abstract
This paper explores the intersections of tradition and modernity in the literatures of the Mediterranean, focusing on the works of Arab writers. Having internalised Western forms, modern Arabic literature derives its identity from situating itself within the Arabic literary heritage, particularly within the tradition of Arabic storytelling. Drawing on the material that is both classical and modern, the works discussed employ the classical Arabic literary strategies in order to produce narratives that mirror the creative tensions between tradition and modernity, between the two opposing desires to decolonise on one hand, and to modernize on the other. The paper provides close readings of the novels through which the complex relationships of authenticity, modernity and originality, rootedness in tradition and attempts at innovation are explored and analysed.
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