Zayed Book Award reveals short list in Literary and Arts Studies
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award announced today 3 titles short listed in 'Literary and Arts Studies' category for 2016 cycle, of which 2 are from Egypt and one entry is from Morocco.
The first title, "The Typography and Urban Evolution of Cairo" by Egyptian historian Ayman F'uad Sayyid, released by the General Egyptian Book Organization, 2015, is a research of the evolution of urban planning in the city of Cairo because the Islamic Ages till present day and its connection to the advancement of political, spiritual, social, economic trends of individuals who ruled Egypt. The research study reveals the effect of the rulers and political leaders who played a major role in the development prepares for Cairo. It is supported by a photo album and a variety of historical maps illustrating the urban development process.
The 2nd title, "Tahadiyat al Naqed al Mo'aser" (Challenges of the Contemporary Critic( by Gaber Asfour, from Egypt, released by Dar Al Tanweer, Beirut 2014, offers an accessible intro to Arab contemporary literary theory and criticism. It offers modes of criticism within their historic and intellectual contexts in addition to close readings of the major European and Anglo-American vital texts and their impact of Arab criticism movement.
As for the 3rd title, "Al fikr al 'Adabi al Arabi" (Arabic Literary Thought) by Said Yaktine from Morocco and published by Difaf Publishing, Beirut 2014, it integrates between the history of the Arab contemporary criticism, Arabic literature and Arab literary idea. The research aims to present literary and critical practice in areas of study related to linguistics include semiotics.
After the announcement of short lists in Literature, Children's literature, Translation, Contribution to the Development of Nations and today the Arts and Criticism categories, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award will continue the rest of the lists within the next couple of days leading up to the announcement of winners.
