From Flat to Round Men Male Characters in Saudi Women’s Fiction

What is it about?

This article deals with the portrayal of male characters in the fiction of Saudi women. It spans a few decades of writing and shows how women have dramatically changed their views about men as a result of rapid socio-economic and political changes in Saudi Arabia. From foe to a friend, and much more in between, men have come a long way in Saudi women's fiction.

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Why is it important?

A first of its kind, this work presents systematic analyses of the various aspects of male characters in the fiction of important Saudi writers such as Raja Alem, Badriyya Al-Bishr, and Zainab Hifni.

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