The works analysed range from diaries to short stories and novels, from both canonical and little-known authors, such as Khalil #Sakakin, Jabra Ibrahim #Jabra, Emile #Habibi, Samira #Azzam, Edward #Said, Sahar #Khalifeh, Mahmoud #Al-Rimawi, Adania #Shibli, and Majd #Kayal.