Dr. Sandy Abu Seif's critical study delves into the complex challenges of classifying the modern Arabic novel. The book examines the historical development of the genre and the various critical frameworks applied to it, questioning traditional categorizations and highlighting the unique hybrid forms that defy simple labels. This work explores how Arab novelists navigate and subvert generic conventions, presenting a compelling argument for a more nuanced approach to understanding contemporary Arabic literature, moving beyond rigid, Western-centric models of literary classification.