The Impact of The Arabian Nights on Naguib Mahfouz's Literary Legacy in his Novel Arabian Nights and Days | ||||
| المجلة العلمیة لکلیة الآداب-جامعة أسیوط | ||||
| Article 23, Volume 33, Issue 95, July 2025, Page 1225-1256 PDF (1.14 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: بحوث علمية محکمة | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/aakj.2025.404463.2147 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Shaimaa Mohamed Hassanin1; Marwa Aly Eleleidy  2
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| 1Faculty of Al-Alsun and Translation, Horus University- Egypt. (HUE) | ||||
| 2Faculty of Arts, Port Said University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Naguib Mahfouz (1911-2006), the Egyptian novelist and Nobel Prize winner for Literature in 1988, has left a lasting impact on literary scholarship and critical inquiry in the Arab world and beyond. His literary and narrative achievements continue to stimulate academic interest and research, despite the extensive literature dedicated to his works. Mahfouz's texts offer an inexhaustible potential for interpretation, reflecting his experimental inclination towards testing various narrative forms and their impact on the meaning of existence, history, and the roles of individuals and groups within it. Mahfouz's diverse and multifaceted narrative oeuvre delves into profound philosophical and metaphysical inquiries, as well as the complex relationships between humans, the universe, and the divine. His narratives engage with existential questions, exploring the nature of human existence and the search for meaning in a complex and often chaotic world. Additionally, Mahfouz's works reflect a deep understanding of the historical and social dimensions of human experience, shedding light on the intricacies of individual and collective identities within the context of broader societal and cultural dynamics. The enduring relevance of Mahfouz's narratives lies in their ability to provoke critical reflection and intellectual inquiry, offering rich insights into the human condition and the complexities of the world we inhabit. As such, Mahfouz's literary legacy continues to inspire new avenues of research and scholarly exploration, ensuring that his contributions to literature and philosophy remain a vibrant and essential part of the academic discourse. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Naguib Mahfouz; Arabian Nights and Days; Structuralism; fantasy; Narratives | ||||
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