Altabaa, Homam and Hamawiya, Adham (2019) Émigré creativity in a historical context. Society, 7 (2). pp. 59-70. E-ISSN 2597-4874
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Abstract
Émigré writers such as Kahlil Gibran and Mikhail Naimy proved that it is possible to transcend their historical limitations to become leading literary figures. An examination of the historical context of these writers is important for a rich understanding of their works. The themes addressed in such literary works are better appreciated within their cultural environment, and not as objects detached from their times, author and readers1. It can be rightfully argued that such works cannot be fully appreciated without delving into the intricacies of the political ideologies and economic crises of previous centuries. This article does not aim to perform such an undertaking, regardless of its literary merit; however, it presents an overview of the historical context surrounding the Émigré literary movement as a product of two cultures bridged by immigration at the turn of the 20th century. This is based on the belief that a profound critical engagement with Émigré works is better achieved with an examination of their historical and literary background. Thus, this article serves as a foundation for profound literary analyses of Émigré works.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Additional Information: | 8420/76764 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Culture and Creativity; Émigré writers; Émigré Literature; Kahlil Gibran; Literary History |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H51 History P Language and Literature > PE English P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) P Language and Literature > PS American literature |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014) Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Dr Homam Altabaa |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Dec 2019 09:21 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Dec 2019 09:21 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/76764 |
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