The Aesthetics of Narrative in the Irfani Novel

This critical and analytical study explores the foundational aesthetics and structural dynamics of the spiritual novel within the context of Abdelilah Ben Arafa's literary repertoire. Bringing together contributions from various scholars and literary critics, the volume dissects how complex philosophical and historical narratives are transformed into modern fiction. The text addresses the integration of faith-based symbolism, poetic phrasing, and intertextual references into novelistic plotting. It evaluates character development, meditative pacing, and linguistic innovation, offering a thorough theoretical and practical framework for understanding how Arabic fiction engages with spiritual heritage, philosophy, and modern narrative technique.

It serves as an essential literary companion and critical guide that illuminates the narrative strategies, stylistic devices, and theoretical framework behind modern spiritual Arabic fiction.

Ideal for literary critics, academic scholars of Arabic literature, researchers in narrative theory, and readers seeking a deeper theoretical understanding of spiritual and historical Arabic fiction.