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Conversations with authors: Leila Atrash
No full textA 2009 conversation with the Palestinian author, Leila Atrash, about her life and the inspiration for her work
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Issa Farhat to Suleiman Farhat, 10 March 1931
No full textThe image is a digital reproduction of a handwritten letter donated by Kathy Sa'ade Kenny. The letter is from Issa Farhat to his uncle Suleiman Farhat in California, US. Suleiman was Katrina Sa'ade's second husband. In the letter Issa warns Suleiman that his father Jiryes needs him. This is one of the untranslated Arabic letters in the Katrina Sa'ade Letters collection. The image exists as part of the Katrina Sa'ade Letters collection within the Katrina Sa'ade project of the Planet Bethlehem Archive.</div
Leila Abdelrazaq Interview
No full textArtist Bio: Leila Abdelrazaq is a Palestinian author/artist, who was born in Chicago. Her work combines art and activism, addressing topics such as diaspora, refugees, history, memory, and borders. In 2015, she graduated from DePaul University with a BFA in Theatre and BA in Arabic Studies. She is best known for her graphic novel Baddawi (April 2015)- a story about her father’s refugee experience. Her website (https://lalaleila.com) also contains comics and zines, illustrations, and prints she’s created based on self- expression and her love of activism. Leila is also the founder of a blog called Bigmouth Press and Comix, which creates a platform for women and others of African, Middle East, Muslim, and South Asian (AMMS) decent to attack issue, such as imperialism, gender, sexuality, etc., through their artwork
Issa Mubarak Kattan to Khalil, Bethlehem 26 June 1922
No full textThis image is a digital reproduction of a handwritten letter and accompanying translation donated by William Kattan. The letter is from Issa Mubarak Kattan (writing from Bethlehem) to his nephew Khalil Giries Kattan (based at that time in Omdurman). This image exists as part of the Kattan Family Letters collection within the William Kattan project of the Planet Bethlehem Archive.</div
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Issa Farhat to Suleiman Farhat, 8 February 1931
No full textThe images are a digital reproduction of a handwritten letter and accompanying translation donated by Kathy Sa'ade Kenny. In this letter Issa Farhat's writes to his uncle Suleiman Farhat with a plea for him to write to the Farhat family in Ramallah with his news as they have not heard from him for some time. He also asks for a fountain pen to continue writing letters on behalf of the family. At this stage Suleiman Farhat was married to Katrina Sa'ade and living in California, US with their children. These images exist as part of the Katrina Sa'ade Letters collection within the Katrina Sa'ade project of the Planet Bethlehem Archive.</div
Olhares e chineladas: Do conto “Os dedos do olhar”, de Leila Othman
No full textEste artigo apresenta uma tradução nossa, feita do árabe ao português, do conto Naḍra lahā ’aṣābi‘, “Os dedos do olhar”, da escritora kuaitiana Leila Othman. Ao início, acrescentamos uma breve apresentação da autora e do conto, além de comentários sobre decisões tradutórias referentes a características que criam a atmosfera de suspense e estranhamento.This article consists of a translation, from Arabic to Portuguese, of the short story Naḍra lahā ’aṣābi‘ (“The fingers of the gaze”) by Kuwaiti author Leila Othman. At the beginning, a brief presentation of both the author and the short story was added, as well as comments on translational decisions regarding characteristics which create the atmosphere of suspense and strangeness
Arabic administrative document, Issa Kattan, 1959, part I
No full textThis image is a digital reproduction of a document donated by William Victor Kattan. The image depicts an administrative document written in Arabic, with stamps and signatures. It was written by Issa Mubarak Kattan and dated 13 August 1959. The document details the division of properties in Bethlehem held by the Kattan family.This image exists as part of the Kattan Documents collection within the William Victor Kattan project of the Planet Bethlehem Archive.</div
Nilai Kebangsaan pada Karya-Karya Leila S. Chudori
No full textIn literary studies, novels carry various ideological values, such as national ideology. Empirical evidence shows that national ideologies can influence and shape regimes nationally and internationally. One of the manifestations of national ideology can be actualized in literary works such as novels and short stories. This research aims to examine the value of nationality in the works of Leila S. Chudori by using the hermeneutic method formulated by Paul Ricoeur. This research is descriptive qualitative research, and the data used are Leila S. Chudori's works, namely 2 novels and 2 short story collections. Meanwhile, data analysis techniques are carried out in three basic stages of hermeneutics formulated by Ricoeur (1975): understanding, discussion, and interpretation. The results show that Leila S. Chudori's works have succeeded in entering the deepest aspects of national values, including psychological, sociological, and historical aspects. The narration in the plot, characters, and themes in Leila S. Chudori's works are able to articulate national values through the characters presented by the author. The narration is related to the memory of Indonesia, love for Indonesia, pride in Indonesia, and Indonesian identity
Gaya Penceritaan Leila S. Chudori dalam Novel Laut Bercerita
No full textThe purpose of this research is to examine the narrative style of Leila S. Chudori in the novel Laut Bercerita. The research employs a qualitative method with a stylistic approach. Data collection techniques used include literature review. The data analysis technique in this study involves: (1) collecting references that can serve as a basis for the research; (2) reading and understanding the novel Laut Bercerita by Leila S. Chudori, as well as creating a synopsis of the novel; (3) gathering data related to the narrative style of Leila S. Chudori in her work; (4) categorizing the data that pertains to the narrative style; (5) identifying the collected data and analyzing the narrative style of Leila S. Chudori in her work; and (6) drawing conclusions. The research findings indicate that the narrative style in the novel Laut Bercerita by Leila S. Chudori is characterized by the use of the first-person point of view with two main characters from different generations. The author employs various language styles such as personification, sarcasm, hyperbole, simile, and metaphor for comparison and satire. Character portrayal is carried out through analytical and dramatic techniques. The setting of the novel includes (a) place; (b) time; (c) atmosphere. From this, it is evident that Leila S. Chudori's narrative style in Laut Bercerita combines history and fiction with distinctive features of a bold narrative style that includes humor, sarcasm, vulgar (frontal) language, presents the realities of the time, and tends to be critical of the government, serving as a social and political critique.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gaya penceritaan Leila S. Chudori dalam novel Laut Bercerita. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan stilistika. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu teknik pustaka. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini yaitu; (1) mengumpulkan referensi yang bisa menjadi acuan dalam penelitian; (2) membaca dan memahami novel Laut Bercerita karya Leila S. Chudori, serta membuat sinopsis novel; (3) mengumpulkan data-data yang merujuk pada gaya penceritaan Leila S. Chudori dalam karyanya; (4) mengelompokkan data-data yang merujuk pada gaya penceritaan; (5) mengidentifikasi data yang didapat, serta menganalisis gaya penceritaan Leila S. Chudori dalam karyanya; (6) menarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa gaya bercerita dalam novel Laut Bercerita karya Leila S. Chudori memiliki ciri khas utama: penggunaan sudut pandang orang pertama dengan dua tokoh utama berbeda secara bergenerasi. Penulis menggunakan berbagai gaya bahasa seperti personifikasi, sarkasme, hiperbola, simile, dan metafora untuk membandingkan dan menyindir. Penggambaran karakter dilakukan dengan teknik analitik dan dramatik. Latar novel ini meliputi; (a) tempat; (b) waktu; (c) suasana; dari hal ini tampak bahwa gaya penceritaan Leila S. Chudori dalam novel Laut Bercerita menggabungkan sejarah dan fiksi dengan ciri khas gaya penceritaan yang berani, humor, sarkas, vulgar (frontal), menghadirkan realita zaman serta cenderung kontra kepada pemerintah, dan bersifat kritik sosial politik
Fiction as Translation
No full textThe Center for Translation Studies and the AUC Department of English and Comparative Literature present an interdisciplinary lecture by Sudanese-Egyptian novelist Leila Aboulela entitled “Fiction as Translation.” Discussing her personal experiences as a published author writing in English, Aboulela highlights the nuances of having her novels translated in multiple languages and the complexities of remaining faithful to the intended meanings of the text
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