Short story books from Morocco
Recommended short story books (2)
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If you are into short story here are some short story books from Morocco for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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Blood Feast: The Complete Short Stories of Malika Moustadraf by Malika Moustadraf EN
Description:
An arabophone cult classic traces the impact of power, abuse, and illness on the body, by Morocco's foremost writer of life on the margins.
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The Curious Case of Dassoukine's Trousers by Fouad Laroui EN
Description:
"A striking metaphor for our times."—Le Figaro This long-awaited English-language debut from Morocco's most prominent contemporary writer won the Prix Gouncourt de Nouvelles, France's most prestigious literary award, for best story collection. Laroui uses surrealism, laugh-out-loud humor, and profound compassion across a variety of literary styles to highlight the absurdity of the human condition, exploring the realities of life in a world where everything is foreign. Fouad Laroui has published over twenty novels and collections of short stories, poetry, and essays. Laroui teaches econometrics... continue