The second in a series offering insight into Arabic advances in science, culture, and the arts.

Modern Arabic literature remains little known and poorly understood despite growing curiosity among European readers.

This brief introduction offers a unique overview, focusing on developments over the last fifty years. It provides a guide to the literary landscape, indicating the major landmarks in the shape of authors, ideas and debates.

Author – David Tresilian

Publisher – Saqi Books

Pages – 184 pages