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Al-Mitaqass

Translation: Ahmad Khrais

A critical and conceptual guide to "Metafiction"—the literary medium where fiction tells its own story. This book explores how postmodern literature sheds traditional realism to adopt new narrative forms, exposing its own creative mechanics while redefining the relationship between author, text, and reader.

About this book

Published by the Kalima Project and translated by Dr. Ahmad Khrais, "Metafiction" by scholar Yael Schlick sheds light on one of the most prominent narrative concepts in postmodern literature. It provides a scholarly and highly accessible guide to understanding the theoretical foundations of self-reflective narrative.

Throughout this book, Schlick traces the evolution of metafiction as a crucial aesthetic tool designed to question the very function of modern literature and its capacity for self-critique. By analyzing various notable novels, she explores how this experimental style redefines the relationship between author, text, and reader, using metafictional structures to analyze pressing social, philosophical, and political issues from a refreshing artistic perspective.

Why read it?

Master Modern Literary Theory: Provides an exhaustive critical manual on self-referential writing and its pivotal role in contemporary narrative.

Explore the Limits of Fiction: Demonstrates how postmodern writers challenge the boundaries between constructed fiction and perceived reality.

An Authoritative Translation: Rendered into Arabic by Dr. Ahmad Khrais, an established academic specialized in metafictional studies, ensuring exceptional conceptual precision.

Who is it for?

For Scholars & Literary Critics: An invaluable resource for students and academics researching postmodernism, structuralism, and advanced narrative discourse.

For Aspiring Writers & Novelists: A great reference book for creators eager to experiment with avant-garde writing techniques that break standard storytelling conventions.

For Avid Readers of Experimental Fiction: Designed for readers who appreciate complex, self-conscious texts that playfully question linguistic and literary boundaries.

Book details

Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789948698470
ISBN-10
9948698479
Page count
242
Age rating
General