Writing Beirut
| Author | : Samira Aghacy |
| Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2015-03-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780748696253 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0748696253 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Writing Beirut by : Samira Aghacy
Download or read book Writing Beirut written by Samira Aghacy and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a geographical/spatial approach to Beirut seeking to understand how the city is imagined in fiction. This book focuses on the urban/rural divide, the city through panoramic views and pedestrian acts, the city as sexualised and gendered, and the city as a palimpsest. It provides a thorough overview of Beirut in the modern Arabic novel.
