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Lila Abu-Lughod

Veiled Sentiments

Lila Abu-LughodNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1986

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Lila Abu-Lughod

Veiled Sentiments

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

356

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Egyptian Western Desert • 1970s-1980s

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Lila Abu-Lughod’s ethnography Veiled Sentiments: Honor and Poetry in a Bedouin Society explores the lives of the Awlad ‘Ali Bedouins of North Africa, focusing on honor, gender roles, and the transformative power of women’s poetry within a deeply patrilineal and modesty-focused society undergoing cultural changes from 1978 to 1980. Sensitive topics include gender-based social dynamics and sexuality.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,509 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lila Abu-Lughod's Veiled Sentiments is praised for its in-depth ethnographic study and sensitive portrayal of the Awlad 'Ali Bedouins. Critics highlight its accessible writing and rich insights into gender and poetry, though some argue it occasionally over-romanticizes its subjects. Overall, the book is celebrated for its contribution to anthropological literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Veiled Sentiments?

Ideal for readers of Veiled Sentiments are those interested in anthropology, gender studies, and Middle Eastern cultures. They appreciate detailed ethnographic studies, similar to Guests of the Sheik by Elizabeth Warnock Fernea or Women Writing Culture edited by Ruth Behar and Deborah A. Gordon. These readers value deep cultural insights and personal narratives.

4.2

1,509 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

356

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Egyptian Western Desert • 1970s-1980s

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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