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Samar Attar

    Samar Attar is an author whose works delve into the realms of literary criticism, gender studies, and philosophy. Through her extensive publications in both English and Arabic, she explores the intricate intersections of migration and identity. Her literary approach is characterized by a keen examination of the human experience and cultural encounters. Attar offers readers rich and thought-provoking insights, drawn from her profound understanding of literary traditions and societal issues.

    The intruder in modern drama
    The Vital Roots of European Enlightenment
    Debunking the Myths of Colonization
    Borrowed Imagination
    • 2014

      Borrowed Imagination

      The British Romantic Poets and Their Arabic-Islamic Sources

      • 246 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on the impact of Arabic materials, this book explores their significant influence on English Romantic poetry in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It critiques the oversight by philosophers and literary critics regarding the contributions of Arab and Muslim cultures to British Romanticism, shedding light on an often-neglected aspect of literary history. Through this examination, the book aims to enrich the understanding of the interconnectedness between these cultural traditions and the evolution of English poetry.

      Borrowed Imagination
    • 2010

      Debunking the Myths of Colonization

      The Arabs and Europe

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the paradox of colonialism, this book delves into Frantz Fanon's theories on the dynamics between colonizers and the colonized. It highlights the profound psychological effects of colonialism on the colonized, while also applying these concepts to contemporary Arabic literature, offering insights into how colonial experiences shape cultural narratives and identities.

      Debunking the Myths of Colonization
    • 2007

      The Vital Roots of European Enlightenment

      Ibn Tufayl's Influence on Modern Western Thought

      • 196 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Exploring the significant influence of 12th-century Arab philosopher Ibn Tufayl, this collection of essays examines how his work, particularly "Hayy Ibn Yaqzan," shaped the ideas of key European thinkers during the 17th and 18th centuries. The essays suggest that a deeper understanding of this influence could have altered Edward Said's conclusions in "Orientalism," highlighting the interconnectedness of Eastern and Western philosophies during the Enlightenment.

      The Vital Roots of European Enlightenment