JurjÄ« ZaydÄn
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Arabic literatureThe novelā¦found a notable exponent in JurjÄ« ZaydÄn, who used the pages of his own journal, Al-HilÄl, to publish a series of novels that educated and entertained generations of readers by setting key events in Islamic history against local backgrounds.
Read Moreā¦found a notable exponent in JurjÄ« ZaydÄn, who used the pages of his own journal, Al-HilÄl, to publish a series of novels that educated and entertained generations of readers by setting key events in Islamic history against local backgrounds.
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Islamic artsArab literaturesThe historical novels of JurjÄ« ZaydÄn (died 1914), a Lebanese living in Egypt, made a deep impression on younger writers by glorifying the lionhearted national heroes of past times. Henceforth, the historical novel was to be a favourite genre in all Islamic countries, including Muslim India. The inherited traditionā¦
Read MoreThe historical novels of JurjÄ« ZaydÄn (died 1914), a Lebanese living in Egypt, made a deep impression on younger writers by glorifying the lionhearted national heroes of past times. Henceforth, the historical novel was to be a favourite genre in all Islamic countries, including Muslim India. The inherited traditionā¦
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