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See moreFrom the prize winning and bestselling author of Lullaby and Adele: a fascinating and witty collection of essays on the lives of women grappling with sexual politics in a deeply conservative culture
From the prize winning and bestselling author of Lullaby and Adèle: a fascinating and witty collection of essays on the lives of women grappling with sexual politics in a deeply conservative culture
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In these essays looking at sexual politics in Morocco, Leïla Slimani gives voice to young Moroccan women who are grappling with a conservative Arab culture that at once condemns and commodifies sex.
In a country where the law punishes and outlaws all forms of sex outside marriage, as well as homosexuality and prostitution, women have only two options for their sexual identities: virgin or wife.
Sex and Lies is an essential confrontation with Morocco's intimate demons and a vibrant appeal for the universal freedom to be, to love and to desire.
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Sex and Lies by Leïla Slimani presents a compelling exploration of the complex intersection of personal and societal expectations in Morocco, addressing themes of sexuality and women's rights. Reviews highlight Slimani's candid conversations with Moroccan women, revealing the gap between private lives and public morality. The author's approach is praised for its empathy and honesty, offering a provocative glimpse into the nuanced struggles women face in a conservative society.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780571355037
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 February 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Contributors:
- Translated by Sophie Lewis
- Translated by Sophie Lewis
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 202g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Leila Slimani is the first Moroccan woman to win France's most prestigious literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, which she won for Lullaby. A journalist and frequent commentator on women's and human rights, she is French president Emmanuel Macron's personal representative for the promotion of the French language and culture. Born in Rabat, Morocco, in 1981, she lives in Paris with her French husband and their two young children.
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