In this insightful work, Hiyam Abd Zeid Attiya Ariar delves into the intricate relationship between contemporary Arab critical discourse and the methodologies of Western criticism. The book meticulously examines how Arab literary and cultural criticism has engaged with, adopted, and adapted various Western critical theories, including structuralism, post-structuralism, and deconstruction. Ariar critically assesses the impact of these influences, exploring both the benefits and challenges of integrating foreign frameworks into an indigenous intellectual tradition. This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of modern Arab critical thought, highlighting its unique characteristics while tracing its global intellectual connections.