Duaa Abdelrahman (Arabic: دعاء عبد الرحمن; born 11 November 1979) is an Egyptian romance novelist and short story writer.[1] At the beginning of her career, she published her works under the pseudonym Mashair Ghalia[2][better source needed] and her works are often classified as "social romance".[3][4]
Duaa Abdelrahman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 November 1979 |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Other names | Mashair Ghalia |
| Occupation | Novelist |
Her first novel, I Met My Husband on the Bus (original title: Iktashaftu Zawji fe al-Autobees) was published in 2011. This was followed by three more of her works; Rape, But Under One Roof (original title: Ightisab Wa Laken Taht Saqf Wahed), Not in the Dreams (original title: wala fi al-Ahlam), Execution Time (original title: Ma’ Waqt al-Tanfeeth), in addition to a collection of short stories.[5]
Life and education
editDuaa Abdelrahman was born on 11 November 1979[1] in the governorate of Giza, Egypt. She earned a bachelor's degree in Business and a diploma from the Higher Institute of Islamic Studies.[5]
Works
edit- Rape, But Under One Roof (original title: Ightisab wa Laken Taht Saqf Wahed)[1]
- Not in the Dreams (original title: Wala Fe al-Ahlam) – In which the writer uses both standard Arabic and non-standard Egyptian Arabic for dialogue between the characters. The novel is characterised by its direct style and direct narration of events.[6]
- I Met My Husband on the Bus (original title: Iktashaftu Zawji fe al-Autobees) – Duaa’s first novel shows extreme realism as it captures the reality that many young adults live in the Arab society. This allows the readers to picture themselves in place of the characters. The novel also discusses religious values and principles, and it expresses profound feelings and ideas.[6]
- Dao Ila Qalilan
- Heart of the Peacock (2021)
- (Even) If After a While (original title: Wa Law Ba’d Heen)[1]
- Execution Time (original title: waqt al-Tanfeeth) – A sense of love and familiarity is represented in the characters of this novel. The writer talks about how committed men and women are capable of enjoying their lives, and that life is not as complicated as is commonly believed. The writer also delivers religious knowledge through her characters in a simple yet distinct manner.[6]
- Imago – A fictional novel that discuses the root changes in human nature and the mental blocks that manifests the self.
- And She Told Me (original title: Wa Qalat Le) – Is a novel that discusses schizophrenia and other psychological matters. The novel presents the social framework and carries many lessons that are directed towards husbands, regarding the treatments of their wives.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "دعاء عبد الرحمن". 2021-06-01. Archived from the original on 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
- ^ "داو". Goodreads. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
- ^ "إقتباسات وأقوال لـ دعاء عبد الرحمن - فولة بوك". 2021-06-03. Archived from the original on 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
- ^ "تحميل كتب دعاء عبد الرحمن pdf - مكتبة نور لتحميل الكتب الإلكترونية". 2020-10-31. Archived from the original on 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
- ^ a b "الأعمال الكاملة - دعاء عبدالرحمن | مكتبة الحرية". 2020-10-22. Archived from the original on 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
- ^ a b c d "اسماء روايات دعاء عبد الرحمن | المرسال". 2021-01-31. Archived from the original on 2021-01-31. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
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