Samar Attar Boeken

Focusing on the impact of Arabic materials, this book explores their significant influence on English Romantic poetry in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It critiques the oversight by philosophers and literary critics regarding the contributions of Arab and Muslim cultures to British Romanticism, shedding light on an often-neglected aspect of literary history. Through this examination, the book aims to enrich the understanding of the interconnectedness between these cultural traditions and the evolution of English poetry.

Exploring the paradox of colonialism, this book delves into Frantz Fanon's theories on the dynamics between colonizers and the colonized. It highlights the profound psychological effects of colonialism on the colonized, while also applying these concepts to contemporary Arabic literature, offering insights into how colonial experiences shape cultural narratives and identities.

Exploring the significant influence of 12th-century Arab philosopher Ibn Tufayl, this collection of essays examines how his work, particularly "Hayy Ibn Yaqzan," shaped the ideas of key European thinkers during the 17th and 18th centuries. The essays suggest that a deeper understanding of this influence could have altered Edward Said's conclusions in "Orientalism," highlighting the interconnectedness of Eastern and Western philosophies during the Enlightenment.