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The Arabic novel emerged in the 19th century as a result of cultural contact with Europe, the spread of printing, education, journalism, and translation. Early Arabic novels were influenced by Western literary forms and traditional Arabic storytelling. Jurji Zaydan and Muhammad Husayn Haykal, especially through Zaynab (1914), contributed greatly to the development of the modern Arabic novel.
This lecture is part of ARA 314 The Novel I in the Arabic Studies department. The course has 2 recorded lectures across 1 series, all free to watch. Read or download the ARA 314 lecture note to study alongside the video.