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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Veiled Women by Marmaduke William Pickthall is a novel set in the Middle East, focusing on the lives of women in the context of Islamic culture and society. The story delves into the complex roles and restrictions placed on women, particularly exploring the lives of those who live behind the veil, a symbol of modesty and cultural tradition in many Muslim communities. The novel reflects Pickthall's deep understanding of Islamic culture, as he was an Englishman who converted to Islam and spent considerable time in the Middle East. Through the eyes of the main characters, Veiled Women explores themes of freedom, oppression, love, and the intersection of traditional customs with the desire for personal agency. The narrative touches upon the social dynamics between men and women, the limitations placed on women's roles in society, and the challenges they face in asserting their identity within a patriarchal system. Pickthall's writing offers a sympathetic yet critical view of the cultural practices surrounding women in the Islamic world, as he presents both the beauty and the struggles inherent in these traditional customs.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Veiled Women by Marmaduke William Pickthall is a novel set in the Middle East, focusing on the lives of women in the context of Islamic culture and society. The story delves into the complex roles and restrictions placed on women, particularly exploring the lives of those who live behind the veil, a symbol of modesty and cultural tradition in many Muslim communities. The novel reflects Pickthall's deep understanding of Islamic culture, as he was an Englishman who converted to Islam and spent considerable time in the Middle East. Through the eyes of the main characters, Veiled Women explores themes of freedom, oppression, love, and the intersection of traditional customs with the desire for personal agency. The narrative touches upon the social dynamics between men and women, the limitations placed on women's roles in society, and the challenges they face in asserting their identity within a patriarchal system. Pickthall's writing offers a sympathetic yet critical view of the cultural practices surrounding women in the Islamic world, as he presents both the beauty and the struggles inherent in these traditional customs.