The Semiotics of Textual Thresholds and Their Visual Connotations in Muhammad Naji's Novels: The Threshold of the Cover as a Model Extracted from a master's thesis entitled: Muhammad Naji's Novels: A Semiotic Study

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The study explores the significance of the book cover in novels as a primary gateway that psychologically prepares the reader to enter the world of the text. It goes beyond its traditional role as an identifying tool to serve as a symbolic and semiotic medium reflecting the novel's content and various dimensions. The study focuses on analyzing the covers of three novels: "Al-Afandi, Laylat Safar, and Maqamat Arabiya". These designs reveal symbolic, social, and psychological connotations. The cover of "Al-Afandi" reflects the influence of wealth and social conflicts, while the cover of "Laylat Safar" portrays the characters' struggles and their psychological and national conflicts. As for the cover of "Maqamat Arabiya", it highlights cultural overlap and Arab heritage, adding a unique dimension that reflects the depth and aesthetic aspects of the novels.

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