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We Have Buried the Past (Modern Arabic Classics)
Abdelkrim Ghallab
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Description for We Have Buried the Past (Modern Arabic Classics)
Paperback. This pioneering post-colonial novel was the first break-through Moroccan novel to be written in native Moroccan Arabic. The story follows two generations of the al-Tihamis family whose members characterise distinctive aspects of Moroccan society, and whose lives reflect the profound social changes taking place during the period. Translator(s): Allen, Roger. Series: Modern Arabic Classics. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Abd Al-Karim Ghallab s postcolonial We Buried the Past, originally published in 1966, was the first breakthrough Moroccan novel written in Arabic instead of French. Newly translated into English, this edition brings Ghallab s most widely read and lauded work to a new audience. Written after the country gained independence, the historical novel follows two generations of al-Tihamis, a well-to-do family residing in Fez s ancient medina. The family members lives reflect the profound social changes taking place in Morocco during that time. Bridging two worlds, We Buried the Past begins during the quieter days ... Read more
Abd Al-Karim Ghallab s postcolonial We Buried the Past, originally published in 1966, was the first breakthrough Moroccan novel written in Arabic instead of French. Newly translated into English, this edition brings Ghallab s most widely read and lauded work to a new audience. Written after the country gained independence, the historical novel follows two generations of al-Tihamis, a well-to-do family residing in Fez s ancient medina. The family members lives reflect the profound social changes taking place in Morocco during that time. Bridging two worlds, We Buried the Past begins during the quieter days ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Haus Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Series
Modern Arabic Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781910376409
SKU
V9781910376409
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About Abdelkrim Ghallab
Abdelkrim Ghallab (1919-2006) was a Moroccan political journalist and novelist. He is the author of five novels and three collections of short stories. In 2004 he was awarded the Maghreb Culture Prize of Tunis. Gallab's novels have been translated into many languages. Roger Allen is professor emeritus of Arabic language and literature at the University of Pennsylvania. ... Read more
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