al- Maqṣūfah
by Khayr al-Dīn Ṣawābinī
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How does the title and central metaphor of "al-Maqsūfah" (The Severed/Cut-Off) resonate with the personal or collective struggles of the characters throughout the novel?
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In what ways does Khayr al-Dīn Ṣawābīnī use the setting of the novel not just as a backdrop, but as an active participant in shaping the characters' destinies?
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