Discuss the history, main figures, and lasting impact of both the North American and south American Mahjar communities individually and as a whole.
Overview of literary societies, magazines, and other publications as a way to connect the local Arab communities in diaspora to develop their writing skills and discuss politics and philosophy.
North American Mahjar
The Pen league and its foundation, development, structure, and legacy
South American Arab Diaspora and the “Turcos”
Stylistic comparison to northern counterparts
Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, Brasil
Central theme of arab diaspora literature
