Muslim Writing, Writing Muslimness in Europe: Transcultural Perspectives (1) (Literary Criticism and Cultural Theory)

Synopsis

Throughout the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the so-called Muslim question has intermittently, though persistently, taken centre stage in Western media and political discourses. In terms of culture within the European context, there is also a substantial body of literature that has engaged with Western anxieties projected onto the Muslim "Other" and, in particular, the Muslim migrant "Other". Literary criticism of Muslim writing and writing about Muslims in Europe has often highlighted the need to offer a more nuanced articulation of Muslim identity that contributes to challenging such othering practices.Critical studies on Muslim writing produced over the last two decades have predominantly focused on contemporary literature, and the novel in particular, and they have often centred on specific linguistic and national frameworks. This collection of essays adds complexity to existing analyses of contemporary Muslim writing and writing about Muslims and Islam in the European context by emphasizing the comparative perspective of writings produced in different epochs and different linguistic and cultural contexts. Drawing on transcultural and world literature perspectives, Muslim writing is redefined so as to incorporate genres other than the novel and critical approaches that expand on disciplinary redefinitions of literature and literary studies.The thematic focus and the rigorous in-depth analysis of the different case studies will make this collection relevant to students and academics within the fields of literary and cultural studies, sociology and anthropology, as well as to those in European studies and global studies.

Copyright:

2026

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

204 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040436509

Related ISBNs:

9781032733449, 9781003463764, 9781040436264

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

09/25/25

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Carmen Zamorano Llena, Billy Gray, Carolina León Vegas and Carles Magrinyà Badiella

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality, Language Arts

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Edited by:

Carmen Zamorano Llena

Edited by:

Billy Gray

Edited by:

Carolina León Vegas

Edited by:

Carles Magrinyà Badiella