How is science fiction from the Arab and Muslim world different than mainstream science fiction from the West? What distinctive and original contributions can it make? Why is it so often neglected in critical considerations of the genre? While other books have explored these questions, all have been from foreign academic voices. Instead, this book uses an own-voices approach to examine the nature, genesis, and history of Arabic and Muslim science fiction, as well as the challenges its authors face. Through personal narratives, these authors share their stories and their struggles with the censors, recalcitrant publishers, critics, the book market, and the literary establishment. Their uphill efforts, with critical contributions from academics, translators, and literary activists, will enlighten the sci-fi enthusiast and fill a gap in the history of science fiction. Topics covered range from culture shock to conflicts between tradition and modernity, proactive roles for female heroines, blind imitation of storytelling techniques, and language games.
| ISBN: | 9781476685236 |
| Publication date: | 4th April 2022 |
| Author: | Hosam A Ibrahim Elzembely |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 353 pages |
| Series: | Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: general Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers Islam Social groups: religious groups and communities |
How is science fiction from the Arab and Muslim world different than mainstream science fiction from the West? What distinctive and original contributions can it make? Why is it so often neglected in critical considerations of the genre? While other books have explored these questions, all have been from foreign academic voices. Instead, this book uses an own-voices approach to examine the nature, genesis, and history of Arabic and Muslim science fiction, as well as the challenges its authors face. Through personal narratives, these authors share their stories and their struggles with the censors, recalcitrant publishers, critics, the book market, and the literary establishment. Their uphill efforts, with critical contributions from academics, translators, and literary activists, will enlighten the sci-fi enthusiast and fill a gap in the history of science fiction. Topics covered range from culture shock to conflicts between tradition and modernity, proactive roles for female heroines, blind imitation of storytelling techniques, and language games.
Arab and Muslim Science Fiction features in the following genres: Literary studies: general, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Islam, Social groups: religious groups and communities
Arab and Muslim Science Fiction is available in Paperback
Arab and Muslim Science Fiction was written by Hosam A Ibrahim Elzembely and published by McFarland & Co Inc
Arab and Muslim Science Fiction has 353 pages
Yes it is part of Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy series
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