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Record Number: 997 Author(s)/Creator(s): Merguerian , Gayane Karen and Afsaneh Najmabadi Contributor(s): Title: Zulaykha and Yusuf: Whose "Best Story"? [drawing on the Qur'an, early commentaries, and medieval popular stories, the authors analyze the character and motives of Zulaykha (Potiphan's Wife); the theme of women's guile and deceit becomes more pronounced in each succeeding version of the story]. Source URL: International Journal of Middle East Studies (Full Text via JSTOR) 29, 4 (November 1997): 485-508. Link Info target = '_blank'>International Journal of Middle East Studies (Full Text via JSTOR) 29, 4 (November 1997): 485-508. Link Info Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Arabic Literature Deception in Literature Islam Love in Literature Misogyny Persian Literature Qur'an- Sura Yusuf Sexuality Women's Nature Zulaykha (Qur'anic Figure) Award Note: Geographic Area: Eastern Mediterranean Century: General Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Barnard College, Columbia University, Northeastern University Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1997. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 00207438 0

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