Arabic Prose after COVID 19: A Critical Study

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic marked the beginning of a new era that restructures the social life, cultural expression and literary production around the world. The writers of the Arab world responded to this unexpected situation by contributing their narratives that document, interpret and critically engage with experiences of fear, isolation, illness, loss and ethical uncertainty. This research paper lime-light’s Arabic prose literature evolved after COVID-19, describing on thematic transformations, narrative innovations, and socio-cultural corners that characterise post-pandemic writings. Employing qualitative textual analyses and critical literary approaches, the study analyzes short stories, novels, and prose narratives of this pandemic and post pandemic period. The paper highlights Arabic prose literatures after COVID-19 represents a distinct phase in contemporary Arabic literature, marked by existential reflection, fragmented narrative structures heightened social critique, and increased reliance on digital platform. By situating post COVID Arabic prose within broader discussions of pandemic literature and crisis narratives, this study contributes to contemporary Arabic literary criticism and highlights the role of prose as cultural memory and ethical reflection.