“This is an uncommon book in that it discusses the writing of another book, Children of the Alley by Naguib Mahfouz in 1959 and its controversial reception in Egypt in literary, religious and political contexts.”
The Story of the Banned Book: Naguib Mahfouz’s Children of the Alley: Book Review Read More »
The MELA Social Justice Committee will host a virtual lecture with Tiffany Bradley as part of the Middle East Librarians Association (MELA) Social Justice Lecture Series 2020-2021 season, Stories and Silences: Research on Race in the Middle East. The lecture will be on February 18th, 2021, at 11AM EST (UTC -5). This lecture will be recorded, though as
Revisioning Research: Looking at Identity and Visual Culture Read More »
UPDATE: You can now view the recorded session on the MELA YouTube channel. The MELA Social Justice Committee will host a lecture with Dr. Rachel Schine as part of the Middle East Librarians Association (MELA) Social Justice Lecture Series 2020-2021 season, Stories and Silences: Research on Race in the Middle East. The lecture will be
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“‘A Cloudy Day on the Western Shore,’ sheds light on the late nineteenth century in Egypt.”
A Cloudy Day on the Western Shore: Review Read More »
“This book is an excellent scholarly work that could fit primarily in academic libraries with collections on cultural studies, Middle East studies, and film and documentary work.”
Women, Art, and Literature in the Iranian Diaspora: Review Read More »
“The book is a welcome addition to the existing library of high-quality Arabic instruction materials.”
Saud al-Sanousi’s Saaq al-Bambuu: Review Read More »
“The content of this work makes it perfectly suited for any type of library collection.”
Jerusalem stands alone: Review Read More »
“This work has a mix of prose and modern poetry unique in Arabic fiction.”
The Perception of Meaning: Review Read More »
“This poetry book is an appropriate source in any literary collection focused on poetry and Middle East Studies.”
The Red Hijab: Review Read More »
“The seas we raced across, Toward a destination, Or hope.”
Gilgamesh’s snake and other poems: Book Review Read More »
