Abstract

This study explores and analyzes the representation of religious identity in selected works of Egyptian fiction from the mid to late twentieth century including such authors as: Naguib Mahfouz, Edwar al-Kharrat, Bahaa Taher, Abdel-Hakim Qasim, Ibrahim Abdel-Meguid, etc.

Department

Arab & Islamic Civilizations Department

Degree Name

MA in Arabic Studies

Graduation Date

6-1-2015

Submission Date

May 2015

First Advisor

Mikhail, Mona N.

Committee Member 1

Hammoudah, Hussein M.

Committee Member 2

Fadl, Sayed

Extent

95 p.

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Library of Congress Subject Heading 1

Maḥfūẓ, Najīb, 1911-2006 -- Religion.

Library of Congress Subject Heading 2

Kharrāṭ, Idwār, 1926- -- Religion.

Rights

The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy.

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval

Not necessary for this item

Comments

A great thanks to the faculty and staff of the Arab & Islamic Civilizations Department at The American University in Cairo. Special thanks to the professors of the thesis committee.

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