LINGUISTIC AND STYLISTIC FEATURES IN THE LITERARY WORKS OF MAHMOUD SHUKAIR: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY

This research examines the linguistic and stylistic characteristics in the works of Palestinian writer Mahmoud Shukair, focusing on the evolution of his narrative style and his use of language to express Palestinian identity.The study analyzes three major novels: "The Palestinian Boy" (1977), "Another Shadow for the City" (1988), and "Praise for Family Women" (2015), using a descriptive-analytical approach.The research reveals Shukair's stylistic transformation from simplicity to linguistic complexity, and his successful integration of local dialect with standard Arabic.It also demonstrates his development in using advanced narrative techniques that reflect the complexities of Palestinian reality, and his ability to balance commitment to the Palestinian cause with high artistic value.Shukair's role in developing the concept of committed literature and transforming the Palestinian experience into a universal human experience is highlighted.