The Maturation of a New Literary Genre Author(s): Sabry Hafez Reviewed work(s): Source: International Journal of Middle East Studies, Vol. 16, No. 3 (Aug., 1984), pp. 367-389 Published by: Cambridge University Press Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/163046 . Accessed: 17/02/2013 03:10 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. . Cambridge University Press is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to International Journal of Middle East Studies. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded on Sun, 17 Feb 2013 03:10:55 AM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions