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Monarch of the Square
An Anthology of Muhammad Zafzaf’s Short Stories
by Muhammad Zafzaf
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Pub Date
Nov 01 2014
| Archive Date
Oct 19 2014
Description
A master of the short story form, Muhammad Zafzaf is one of Morocco’s greatest
narrative writers. This anthology, the first collection of his work translated
into English, is a tribute to the remarkable influence he exerted on an entire
generation of Moroccan storytellers.
Zafzaf’s stories are set within a variety of contexts, each portraying a slice
of life, a simple struggle for survival in a challenging world that is changing
at a rapid pace. Narrative time is reduced to a single glimpse in these stories,
full of irony, sarcasm, and sympathy. He covers all aspects of Moroccan life,
from remote rural villages to modern cities. The stories in this collection explore
the various myths, beliefs, and traditions that operate within Moroccan culture,
questioning them from a distance in an easy, conversational manner that is the
hallmark of Zafzaf’s style.
A master of the short story form, Muhammad Zafzaf is one of Morocco’s greatest narrative writers. This anthology, the first collection of his work translated into English, is a tribute to the...
Description
A master of the short story form, Muhammad Zafzaf is one of Morocco’s greatest
narrative writers. This anthology, the first collection of his work translated
into English, is a tribute to the remarkable influence he exerted on an entire
generation of Moroccan storytellers.
Zafzaf’s stories are set within a variety of contexts, each portraying a slice
of life, a simple struggle for survival in a challenging world that is changing
at a rapid pace. Narrative time is reduced to a single glimpse in these stories,
full of irony, sarcasm, and sympathy. He covers all aspects of Moroccan life,
from remote rural villages to modern cities. The stories in this collection explore
the various myths, beliefs, and traditions that operate within Moroccan culture,
questioning them from a distance in an easy, conversational manner that is the
hallmark of Zafzaf’s style.
Advance Praise
"The translation remains faithful to the original
while at the same time it preserves a certain
local color, an accent of sorts that conveys the
Moroccan flavors of the stories. This anthology
helps to fill a huge gap in the library of Arabic
literature in translation."—William Granara, Center for Middle Eastern Studies,
Harvard University
"The stories provide key insights and commentary on social and cultural
transformations in the modern Moroccan scene and offer profound
reflections on the human condition. They reflect Zafzaf’s concern with
many issues that are still poignantly current today, such as: how individuals
struggle to survive, how they cope with social marginalization
and disillusionment, and how one can navigate identity in a world of
often conflicting and paradoxical realities."—Ahmed Idrissi Alami, Purdue University
"The translation remains faithful to the original while at the same time it preserves a certain local color, an accent of sorts that conveys the Moroccan flavors of the stories. This anthology helps...
Advance Praise
"The translation remains faithful to the original
while at the same time it preserves a certain
local color, an accent of sorts that conveys the
Moroccan flavors of the stories. This anthology
helps to fill a huge gap in the library of Arabic
literature in translation."—William Granara, Center for Middle Eastern Studies,
Harvard University
"The stories provide key insights and commentary on social and cultural
transformations in the modern Moroccan scene and offer profound
reflections on the human condition. They reflect Zafzaf’s concern with
many issues that are still poignantly current today, such as: how individuals
struggle to survive, how they cope with social marginalization
and disillusionment, and how one can navigate identity in a world of
often conflicting and paradoxical realities."—Ahmed Idrissi Alami, Purdue University
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Available Editions
| EDITION |
Hardcover |
| ISBN |
9780815633693 |
| PRICE |
$29.95 (USD)
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Available Editions
| EDITION |
Hardcover |
| ISBN |
9780815633693 |
| PRICE |
$29.95 (USD)
|
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