Sally Howell and Andrew Shryock suggest that the privileging of culture in the post‐9/11 attitudes to American Arabs solidifies a particular notion of “cultural” belonging. Jessica Winegar argues that the increased commissioning of “Middle Eastern” art in the United States since 9/11 is motivated by a universalizing belief in the capacity of art to build bridges between cultures (Winegar 653). Said’s account remains one of the most relevant and pointed critiques. However, the recent collection edited by Layla Al Maleh, Arab Voices in Diaspora, provides a good overview, and Geoffrey Nash’s work is very useful.Ģ. Arab literature is often neglected in postcolonial studies. Wasafiri’s special issue, “The Book in the World” (2007), also explores these issues. Notable exceptions include Andrew van der Vlies’ valuable work on the impact of literary institutions on South African literature, and articles in his edited special issue of English Studies in Africa (2004). an ambitious solution to an impossible task: seeing the Arab Israeli conflict whole.” (New Statesman, on Nisanit) It’s quite an achievement.” (Harold Pinter, on Nisanit) “Nisanit is horrifying and heart-breaking. an extraordinary book” (Malcolm Bradbury, on Nisanit) A feminist vision of orientalism.” (Angela Carter, on Pillars of Salt)

Salam is a real accomplishment.” (SF Gate, on The Cry of the Dove)

“Faqir has succeeded in making the tragic figure at the heart of ‘The Cry of the Dove’ into someone supremely human, both deeply heroic and deeply flawed, utterly believable. Now I have finished the book, I miss her.” (Maggie Gee, on My Name is Salma)

Salma is an unforgettable character, fierce and loving, veering between self-hatred and a sense of her own strength, touching and funny by terms. “This is a beautiful book, written in vivid, tender prose, about creating a new world when you have lost everything that matters. negotiates the minefield of family, politics and religion fearlessly but with a delicate touch.” (Janet Davey, on Willow Trees Don’t Weep) “A brilliant Jordanian writer.” (Malcolm Bradbury O.B.E., on Fadia Faqir)

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