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Record Number: 8888 Author(s)/Creator(s): Khan , Ruqayya Yasmine. Contributor(s): Title: On the Significance of Secrecy in the Medieval Arabic Romances [the author argues that secrecy has both positive and negative connotations in medieval Arabic romances; secrecy between husband and wife can promote love and intimacy, while secrecy between lovers may involve adultery or shame when intimacies are revealed]. Source: Journal of Arabic Literature 31, 3 ( 2000): Pages 238 - 253. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Adultery in Literature Arabic Literature Love in Literature Secrecy in Literature Sexuality in Literature Udhri Romances, Literary Genre Wives in Literature Award Note: Geographic Area: Eastern Mediterranean Century: 10 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2000. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 00852376

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