The intention of this paper is to analyse the historical fiction of ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Maḥmūd, in particular his novel al-Qurṣān (2011). Through the story of famous corsair and chieftain Raḥmah b. Ǧābir b. ʿAḏbī al-Ǧalā- himī, the author sheds light on relevant events in modern Qatari history, thus managing to rekindle the knowledge and appreciation of a precious and meaningful cultural heritage in Qatari people, who seemed to have almost forgotten their own history.
History in the Fiction of ʿAbd al-ʿAzìz Āl Mahmùd. al-Qursàn (2011)
Paola Viviani
2022
Abstract
The intention of this paper is to analyse the historical fiction of ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Maḥmūd, in particular his novel al-Qurṣān (2011). Through the story of famous corsair and chieftain Raḥmah b. Ǧābir b. ʿAḏbī al-Ǧalā- himī, the author sheds light on relevant events in modern Qatari history, thus managing to rekindle the knowledge and appreciation of a precious and meaningful cultural heritage in Qatari people, who seemed to have almost forgotten their own history.File in questo prodotto:
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