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  2. Orientalism in early modern France - Wikipedia

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    The Orient came to have a strong influence in French literature, as about 50% of French travel guides in the 16th century were dedicated to the Ottoman Empire. [23] In Paris, Suleiman set up a beautiful house where he offered coffee to Parisian society, with waiters dressed in Ottoman style, triggering enthusiastic responses, and starting the ...

  3. Assia Djebar - Wikipedia

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    Djebar's father taught French at Mouzaïaville, a primary school she attended. Later, Djebar attended a Quranic private boarding school in Blida , where she was one of only two girls. She studied at Collège de Blida, a high school in Algiers, where she was the only Muslim in her class. [ 4 ]

  4. Orientalism - Wikipedia

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    The analyses in Said's works are of Orientalism in European literature, especially French literature, and do not analyse visual art and Orientalist painting. In that vein, the art historian Linda Nochlin applied Said's methods of critical analysis to art, "with uneven results". [ 25 ]

  5. Islamic literature - Wikipedia

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    Islamic literature is literature written by Muslim people, influenced by an Islamic cultural perspective, or literature that portrays Islam. It can be written in any language and portray any country or region. It includes many literary forms including adabs, a non-fiction form of Islamic advice literature, [1] and various fictional literary genres.

  6. French schools send ‘dozens’ of Muslim girls home over ...

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    French state schools have sent “dozens” of Muslim girls home for wearing a traditional robe banned in educational settings last week.. The French education minister reported that almost 300 ...

  7. The Sisters Envious of Their Cadette - Wikipedia

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    A long time ago, the ruler of Persia, Khosrow Shah, disguises himself to mingle with his people to hear their thoughts.One night, he approaches a house where three sisters are talking; the eldest says she wants to marry the sultan's baker so she can eat all the best bread; the middle one wants to marry the sultan's cook so she can taste the most delicious dishes.

  8. Islamic fiction - Wikipedia

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    Islamic fiction is a literary genre that incorporates Islamic themes, values, and worldviews within fictional narratives.It often reflects the cultural, moral, and spiritual elements of Islam, aiming to entertain while promoting ethical and religious teachings, or serve to make Muslims visible.

  9. France struggles with its hijab rules for Olympics opening ...

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    French government and Olympics officials are seeking a creative solution to allow Muslim French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla to wear her hijab at the opening ceremony while still complying with the ...