Dr. Elizabeth Dahab Book Release
Dr. Elizabeth Dahab Book Release
In September, 2024, we held an enlightening afternoon event as F. Elizabeth Dahab, Ph.D., presents her latest book, Poetics of Contemporary Narratives in the Arabic Diaspora. There was an engaging, captivating discussion with the author as she explored the powerful stories and voices that shape our understanding of culture and identity across borders.
Poetics of Contemporary Narratives in the Arabic Diaspora presents a captivating exploration of the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern diasporic literature, spanning the landscapes of Canada and France. With eloquent prose, the author guides readers on an enthralling journey through the intricate interplay of themes, styles, tropes, and sociohistorical contexts. This monograph breathes life into an array of mesmerizing texts authored by luminaries including Wajdi Mouawad, Khaled Osman, Rawi Hage, Denis Villeneuve, and Soha Béchara whose literary roots span Lebanon and Switzerland. Through meticulous analysis and thoughtful reflection, this work unveils the profound resonance of these writers' voices across borders and cultures.
F. Elizabeth Dahab is professor of comparative literature in the Department of Comparative World Literature. She has published extensively on the topic of literatures of exile in Quebec, Canada, and more specifically, Arab Canadian literature. Apart from a number of peer-reviewed articles, she published a monograph titled Voices of Exile in Contemporary Canadian Francophone Literature (Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2009/2011). Her edited anthology, Voices in the Desert; An Anthology of Arabic-Canadian Women Writers, appeared in Toronto in 2002. She has also published a children’s book (Hurly and the Bone) and a translation from French into English of a monograph titled Comparative Literature Today: Methods and Perspectives. She is presently working on a novel and a collection of poems and a new monograph.
Dahab earned her Bachelor of Arts from McGill University (Montréal) and her master’s from the University of Alberta (Canada). She received her doctorat de littérature comparée in Comparative Literature from the Université de Paris IV-Sorbonne.
