Urban space in contemporary Egyptian literature : portraits of Cairo /

This book is an examination of how the space of the downtown served dual purposes as both a symbol of colonial influence and capital in Egypt, as well as a staging ground for the demonstrations of the Egyptian nationalist movement. It is through the lens of literature, in this case a body of texts t...

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Main Author:	Naaman, Mara
Corporate Author:	Palgrave Connect (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.
Series:	Literatures and cultures of the Islamic world.
Subjects:	Egyptian literature > History and criticism. Public spaces in literature. Cities and towns in literature. National characteristics, Egyptian, in literature. LITERARY CRITICISM / African. LITERARY CRITICISM / Middle Eastern. LITERARY CRITICISM / General. Literature. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book