The significance of the title in Youssef Ziedan's novels: a critical study

The significance of the title in Youssef Ziedan's novels: a critical study

Section: Article
Issue
Vol. 6 No. 21.1 (2026): Al-Hamdaniya Conference
Pages
382-363

Keywords:

Title, thresholds, Youssef Ziedan, Azazeel, The Ruler

Abstract





The title plays a significant and central role in constructing a literary work, especially when it carries symbolic or historical references. It opens the door wide to interpretation and multiple readings. The novels of Youssef Ziedan provide valuable material for examining the significance of the title. This study is divided into two main sections: the first discusses referential titles, and the second addresses non-referential titles. These are preceded by an introduction that explains the concept and nature of the title as a textual threshold.





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Authors

Intisar Salam Youssef Mahmoud

Tikrit University, College of Education, Tuz Khurmatu, Department of Arabic Language

Abdul Rahman Abdul Salam Dawood

University of Al-Hamdaniya / College of Education for Humanities, Department of Arabic Language

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DOI: 10.33899/vxtaq321

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The significance of the title in Youssef Ziedan’s novels: a critical study: The significance of the title in Youssef Ziedan’s novels: a critical study. (2026). Journal of Education for the Humanities , 6(21.1), 382-363. https://doi.org/10.33899/vxtaq321
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The significance of the title in Youssef Ziedan’s novels: a critical study: The significance of the title in Youssef Ziedan’s novels: a critical study. (2026). Journal of Education for the Humanities , 6(21.1), 382-363. https://doi.org/10.33899/vxtaq321