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  1. A matter of fate
    the concept of fate in the Arab world as reflected in modern Arabic literature
    Published: 2001
    Publisher:  Oxford University Press, Oxford [u.a.] ; EBSCO Industries, Inc., Birmingham, AL, USA

    In this book 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... more

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    In this book 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 topic.

     

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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Ebook
    Format: Online
    ISBN: 9780195133981; 0195133986; 9780195350814; 0195350812; 1280473088; 9781280473081
    RVK Categories: EN 2680 ; EN 2810
    Subjects: Arabisch; Literatur; Schicksal <Motiv>; Araber; Fatalismus; Islam
    Scope: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 320 pages)
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    Includes translations of sixteen Arabic stories into English

    Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-306) and index

  2. A matter of fate
    the concept of fate in the Arab world as reflected in modern Arabic literature
    Published: 2001
    Publisher:  Oxford University Press, Oxford

    Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden / Hochschulbibliothek Amberg
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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Ebook
    Format: Online
    ISBN: 0195133986; 0195350812; 1280473088; 9780195133981; 9780195350814; 9781280473081
    Subjects: LITERARY CRITICISM / African; Religion; Fate and fatalism in literature; Arabic literature; Fate and fatalism; Erzählung; Schicksal <Motiv>; Arabisch; Fatalismus <Motiv>
    Scope: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 320 p.)
    Notes:

    Includes translations of sixteen Arabic stories into English

    Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-306) and index

    God's will: the principle of the prime mover -- The wheel of time: the agent of corrosion -- Character: the prison of life -- Custom: the yoke of tradition -- Gender: the female experience -- Class and capital: the trap of poverty and tyranny -- Chance: the random arbiter -- To wish or not to wish? the double-edged sword

    In this book 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 topic

  3. A matter of fate
    the concept of fate in the Arab world as reflected in modern Arabic literature
    Published: 2001
    Publisher:  Oxford University Press, Oxford

    In this book 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... more

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    In this book 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 topic

     

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    Language: English
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    Format: Online
    ISBN: 9780195133981; 0195133986; 9780195350814; 0195350812; 1280473088; 9781280473081
    Subjects: Arabic literature; Fate and fatalism; Fate and fatalism in literature; Fate and fatalism; Arabic literature; LITERARY CRITICISM ; African; Arabic literature; Fate and fatalism in literature; Fate and fatalism ; Religious aspects ; Islam; Arabisch; Letterkunde; Het Lot; Criticism, interpretation, etc
    Scope: Online Ressource (xxiv, 320 p.)
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    Includes translations of sixteen Arabic stories into English. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-306) and index. - Description based on print version record

  4. A matter of fate
    the concept of fate in the Arab world as reflected in modern Arabic literature
    Published: 2001
    Publisher:  Oxford University Press, Oxford, [England] ; New York

    Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz, Max-Planck-Institut, Bibliothek
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    ISBN: 9780195350814
    RVK Categories: EN 2680 ; EN 2810 ; EN 2938
    Subjects: Fate and fatalism in literature; Arabic literature; Fate and fatalism; Schicksal <Motiv>; Erzählung; Arabisch; Fatalismus <Motiv>
    Scope: 1 Online-Ressource (345 pages)
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  5. A Matter of Fate
    The Concept of Fate in the Arab World As Reflected in Modern Arabic Literature
    Published: 2001
    Publisher:  Oxford University Press, Oxford ; ProQuest, Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Cohen-Mor examines the concept of fate in the Arab world through readings of religious texts, poetry, fiction, and folklore. Offering 16 modern short stories as illustrations of her analysis, she contends that belief in fate continues to play a... more

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    Cohen-Mor examines the concept of fate in the Arab world through readings of religious texts, poetry, fiction, and folklore. Offering 16 modern short stories as illustrations of her analysis, she contends that belief in fate continues to play a pivotal role in the Arabs' outlook on life and society.

     

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    ISBN: 9780195350814
    Scope: 1 Online-Ressource (345 pages)
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  6. A matter of fate
    the concept of fate in the Arab world as reflected in modern Arabic literature
    Published: 2001
    Publisher:  Oxford University Press, Oxford

    Cohen-Mor examines the concept of fate in the Arab world through readings of religious texts, poetry, fiction, and folklore. Offering 16 modern short stories as illustrations of her analysis, she contends that belief in fate continues to play a... more

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    Cohen-Mor examines the concept of fate in the Arab world through readings of religious texts, poetry, fiction, and folklore. Offering 16 modern short stories as illustrations of her analysis, she contends that belief in fate continues to play a pivotal role in the Arabs' outlook on life and society Contents -- Key to the Transliteration -- List of Translated Stories -- Introduction -- 1 God's Will: The Principle of the Prime Mover -- 2 The Wheel of Time: The Agent of Corrosion -- 3 Character: The Prison of Life -- 4 Custom: The Yoke of Tradition -- 5 Gender: The Female Experience -- 6 Class and Capital: The Trap of Poverty and Tyranny -- 7 Chance: The Random Arbiter -- 8 To Wish or Not to Wish? The Double-Edged Sword -- 9 Conclusion -- Notes -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- E -- F -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- Select Bibliography -- Permissions -- Index A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z

     

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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Ebook
    Format: Online
    ISBN: 1280473088; 9781280473081; 9780195350814
    Subjects: Fate and fatalism; Fate and fatalism in literature; Arabic literature; Fate and fatalism in literature; Electronic books; Fate and fatalism ; Religious aspects ; Islam; Arabic literature ; 20th century ; History and criticism
    Scope: Online-Ressource (xxiv, 320 p), 24 cm
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    Includes bibliographical references and index

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