Historical Figures in the Novels of Mohammed bin Saif Al Rahbi
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This study aims to examine the presence of historical figures in the novels of Mohammed bin Saif Al Rahbi and to analyze their roles and functions within the narrative structure. Al Rahbi draws upon figures from the past and recontextualizes them within a contemporary fictional framework, thereby enriching the text with deeper layers of meaning and enhancing the reader’s engagement with the narrative.
The study explores a selection of narrative models in which these figures appear, analyzing their representation in terms of psychological, social, and intellectual dimensions. It also discusses the relationship between history and imagination in Al Rahbi’s works, as well as the extent to which he adheres to historical facts or reinterprets them in accordance with his artistic vision.
The study concludes that historical figures in Al Rahbi’s novels are not merely employed as documentary elements; rather, they function as dynamic tools for addressing contemporary issues and for re-reading history from a critical and humanistic perspective.
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