Alifa Rifaat
Alifa Rifaat
Fatimah Rifaat, better known by her pen name Alifa Rifaat, was an Egyptian author whose controversial short stories are renowned for their depictions of the dynamics of female sexuality, relationships, and loss in rural Egyptian culture. While taking on such controversial subjects, Fatimah Rifaat's protagonists remained religiously faithful with passive feelings towards their fate. Her stories did
"Daughter, I’m not crying now because I’m fed up or regret that the Lord created me a woman. No, it’s not that. It’s just that I’m sad about my life and my youth that have come and gone without my knowing how to live them really and truly as a woman."
Alifa Rifaat"Isn’t it better, when he returns, for your father to find himself with a legitimate son [rather] than an illegitimate grandson?"
Alifa Rifaat"“Only blood,” he said, “washes dishonor clean.”"
Alifa Rifaat"She returned to the living room and poured out the coffee for herself. She was surprised at how calm she was."
Alifa Rifaat"“Father, you gave me a real beating tonight.”"
Alifa Rifaat
