Seminar on "Death Without a Body" by Mohammad Mahmoud Al-Ghazou
Amman3 min read
Share
A critical seminar organized by the Jabal Ouf Cultural Forum, in cooperation with the Ajloun Directorate of Culture and the Al-Wahadneh Folklore Museum, discussed the novel "Death Without a Body" by Dr. Mohammad Mahmoud Ghazou, through readings that addressed its symbolic, aesthetic, and psychological dimensions, as well as the relationship of the narrative to heritage, place, and the transformations of human consciousness.
The seminar, hosted by the Al-Wahadneh Folklore Museum, was attended by academics and those interested in cultural and literary affairs, as part of efforts aimed at revitalizing cultural activity in Ajloun Governorate and strengthening the presence of literary criticism in reading Jordanian narrative achievements.
The meeting was opened by the head of the Al-Wahadneh Folklore Museum, retired Colonel Mahmoud Al-Shuraida, with a speech welcoming the attendees and emphasizing the importance of cultural meetings in providing a space for dialogue, exchanging visions, and enhancing the presence of culture in the local community.
Novelist Mohammad Mahmoud Ghazou provided a summary of his novel, in which he discussed its central idea, the circumstances surrounding its writing, the narrative worlds in which its characters and events move, as well as the most prominent intellectual and artistic premises that contributed to shaping its structure.
Dr. Nour Bani Ata, in a reading titled "The Poetics of Intertextuality and Heritage Symbolism in Contemporary Narrative," addressed the presence of heritage references and their connotations in constructing the novel's meaning and enriching the narrative experience.
For his part, Mr. Amer Al-Gharaibeh presented a reading titled "Aesthetics of Place and Psychological Significance: From the Vastness of the Desert to the Narrowness of Digital Consciousness," in which he explored the aesthetic and psychological dimensions of place and its interpretive potential in revealing the transformations of human consciousness and its relationship to the surrounding space in light of contemporary digital transformations.
Mr. Muath Al-Gharaibeh discussed the role of the Jabal Ouf Cultural Forum in consolidating cultural action in Ajloun Governorate, and the importance of initiatives that embrace creators, support intellectual dialogue, and revitalize the local cultural scene.
The contributions concluded with a speech by Dr. Dana Khattab, in which she emphasized the importance of national belonging and preserving the national identity and the shared values of Jordanians.
The seminar emphasized the importance of critical reading in broadening the horizons of understanding literary texts and highlighting the intellectual and human connotations they carry. It also reflected the role of cooperation between cultural institutions and forums in supporting creative movement and enhancing the presence of culture in Ajloun Governorate.
