Images of East-West Encounters in Anglo-American and Arabic Novels

The Second Gulf War significantly altered Western-Arab relations, particularly following the invasion of Kuwait and the subsequent deployment of Western troops in Saudi Arabia. This presence sparked diverse reactions among Arabs, influencing their perspectives on the West and shaping literary representations of the "Other." The book examines how these encounters are portrayed in six fictional works from both Anglo-American and Arab literature between 1991 and 2001, analyzing the lasting impact of the war on cultural narratives and imagery.