This book by Abdullah Al-Ghathami is a significant work of Arab literary criticism. It traces the intellectual journey from structuralist thought to deconstructionist approaches. It critically examines traditional methods of understanding text and meaning, proposing new frameworks for analysis. Al-Ghathami challenges established norms, and this book reflects his daring intellectual spirit, delving into the complexities of interpretation. It explores the 'sins' of conventional readings and offers a path to 'atonement' through innovative critical methodologies, making it a foundational text for contemporary Arabic literary theory and its evolution.