Kanafani, Ghassan

On Zionist Literature

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ISBN 13:: 9781739985233
author:: Kanafani, Ghassan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Ebb Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 188
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
Condition:: New
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Ghassan Kanafani's On Zionist Literature is a critical analysis of literary fiction that supports the Zionist colonization of Palestine. The book, first translated into English in 2022, examines the political intent and ideology behind Zionist literature, tracing the emergence and propagation of myths that justified the Zionist-imperialist domination of Palestine. Kanafani's work interweaves literary criticism with a historical materialist narrative, shedding light on how literary works were used to generate support for Zionism and shape the Western public's understanding of it. A new preface by Anni Kanafani and an introduction by Steven Salaita provide context and highlight the book's ongoing relevance. This analysis offers a searing and incisive critique of politics and myth, demonstrating Kanafani's understanding of emotion and form, while also assessing the power of literature in shaping public opinion.

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