Politics and Palestinian literature in exile: gender, aesthetics and resistance in the short story

Despite, or even because of their tumultuous history, Palestinians are renowned for being prolific cultural producers, creating many of the Arab world's most iconic works of literature.

In particular, the Palestinian short story stands out for its unique interplay between literary texts and the political and historical contexts from which they emerge.

Joseph Farag employs an interdisciplinary approach to examine the political function of literary texts and the manner in which cultural production responds to crucial moments in Palestinian history.