Vive l'Amour: The Golden Years of Egyptian Musicals
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A French academic and translator of classical and modern Arab literature, his work delves into gender studies, the nuances of Arab novels, and the dynamic interplay between spoken and written Arabic. He critically examines the phenomenon of Arabic multilingualism, offering profound insights into its literary expressions. Currently heading the Department of Arabic and Hebrew Studies at Sorbonne (Paris IV), he shares his expertise by teaching modern Arab literature and translation.



Examen des contradictions entre les représentations d'un islam sensuel et hédoniste digne des Mille et une nuits, et celles d'un islam des interdits pesant sur les corps et les relations amoureuses et sexuelles. Etudie dans les différentes sociétés musulmanes contemporaines, les pratiques sexuelles, les relations hommes-femmes, la situation des homosexuels, etc.