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Abstract

The study of the novel "Mawt Sagheer" (2016) by Mohammed Hasan Alwan, according to the literary theory of French critic Claude Bremond, focuses on analyzing the novel through the framework of his reception theory. The novel portrays the historical life of Ibn Arabi, from birth to death, blending reality with elements of fantasy. Set in Andalusia, the narrative immerses the reader in a journey through time, experiencing that historical period with its palaces, gardens, and landscapes. The author weaves two stories simultaneously, which intertwine at the beginning of the novel, alternate over more than 530 pages, and later merge again until the end.The main plot is the biography of Ibn Arabi mixed with fantasy, while the secondary plot revolves around events and details related to preserving the manuscript of "Al-Futuhat al-Makkiyya." Despite the novel's length, Alwan employs two types of plots: a primary one blending Ibn Arabi’s biography with fantasy and a secondary one narrating the events of "Al-Futuhat al-Makkiyya." The narrative techniques used include intersecting timelines, detailed descriptions, and dialogue that place the reader in the scene, as though they were present in it.

Article Type

Article

First Page

125

Last Page

143

Publication Date

3-15-2025

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