Aleph
Volume 12, Numéro 1, Pages 141-158
2025-01-05
Exploring Experimental Narrative Aesthetics In Modern Arabic Fiction Said Hafez's Novel 'until My Heart Is Reassured' As A Model
Authors : Hallab Nour Elhouda .
Abstract
In his novel "Until My Heart is Reassured," the Egyptian novelist, storyteller, and playwright Said Hafez clarifies his interpretations and readings of the lived contemporary Arab reality through historical projections; through the application of historical, mythological, religious, and cognitive references. The current study paper aims to highlight the manifestations of experimentation and the aesthetics of narrative in this work of literature. which he referred to as "a narrativization" since he combined the narrative and theatrical arts, telling us nearly half of the novel's story in the manner of a theatrical scene and adding the television scene (script) narrative style, which he employed to narrate numerous scenes. We came to the conclusion that Said. Hafez was able to establish a notable creative presence with his book Until My Heart is Reassured by utilizing both narrative and experimental aesthetics on multiple levels. We witness the blending of political, historical, and cultural facts as he also attempts to convey his interpretation of reality and convey several signals to the Arab reader.
Keywords
Narrative experimentation: ; Narrative aesthetics ; Contemporary Arabic novel:
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