Palestinian Memory and Identity in Modern Children’s Literature

Download or read book Palestinian Memory and Identity in Modern Children’s Literature written by Hanan Mousa and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-12-09 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timely and significant contribution to Palestinian children’s literature from 1967 to the present day, Palestinian Memory and Identity in Modern Children’s Literature examines a myriad of motifs and popular culture, and the evolution of national identity and consciousness among young Palestinians. Utilizing analytical and in-depth readings, this text presents a thorough examination of the representations and role of folk culture in Palestinian children’s literature from both thematic and stylistic-linguistic perspectives. The analysis covers a wide range of diverse works representing popular culture published after 1967, including diverse works by writers from Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, and the Palestinian diaspora. This volume will be of interest to academics and students exploring the vast contexts of Arabic children’s literature and Palestinian folk lore.