The Coptic Theme in Egyptian novels The case of Bayt al-Qibṭiyya (“The house of the Copt woman”) by ʼAšraf al-‘Ašmāwī

This article discusses Bayt al-Qibṭiyya (“The Hhouse of the Copt woman”), a novel by ʼAšraf al-ʻAšmāwī; published in 2019, the novel is a recent iteration of the Coptic theme in Egyptian fiction. The Copts are an integral component of Egyptian society. They form part of Egypt’s social fabric and...

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Main Author: Naglaa Waly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Università degli Studi di Torino 2021-04-01
Series:Kervan. International Journal of Afro-Asiatic Studies
Online Access:https://www.ojs.unito.it/index.php/kervan/article/view/5786