Tales of Tangier

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The Complete Short Stories of Mohamed Choukri

By Mohamed Choukri

Series: The Margellos World Republic of Letters

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In Tales of Tangier by Mohamed Choukri, readers are transported to the enchanting streets of Tangier, as captured through a series of vivid and evocative stories. The book paints a rich tapestry of human experiences, highlighting the city's unique intersection of cultures and the diverse lives of its inhabitants. Choukri's narrative brings Tangier to life, offering an insightful glimpse into the heart of this iconic Moroccan city.
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You might enjoy this captivating tome if you are drawn to vivid portraits of life in Tangier, brimming with diverse characters and cultural experiences. The narrative offers an authentic glimpse into the city’s unique atmosphere through stories that blend deep emotional intimacy with rich historical context. It’s perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven tales set against intriguing backdrops.

Tales of Tangier

The complete short stories of acclaimed Moroccan author Mohamed Choukri, translated into English and collected in one volume for the first time

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The complete short stories of acclaimed Moroccan author Mohamed Choukri, translated into English and collected in one volume for the first time.

Mohamed Choukri’s vivid stories invite the reader to wander the streets of Tangier, the ancient coastal crossroads between Europe and Africa, and to meet its denizens at markets, beaches, cafés, and brothels. Choukri’s Tangier is a place where newborns are for sale, swindlers hawk the Prophet’s shoes, and boys collect trash to sell for food.

Choukri says that “writing is a protest, not a parade.” And in these thirty-one stories, he privileges the voices of those ignored by society: the abused, the abandoned, the addicted. The tales are at once vibrant local vignettes and profound reflections on the lives, sufferings, and hopes of Choukri’s fellow Tangerines.

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Tales of Tangier by Mohamed Choukri is celebrated for its vivid and poetic translation, offering insight into the lesser-seen aspects of Tangier. The book is praised for its dark and vibrant storytelling, providing an unfiltered look at sex, death, and marginalised figures within Moroccan society. Choukri's work is seen as a significant act of literary protest, providing a powerful voice for those often kept invisible by the Moroccan state.

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ISBN: 9780300251357

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Contributors:

Translated by Jonas Elbousty
Foreword by Roger Allen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 264

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About the Author

Mohamed Choukri (1935–2003), who did not learn to read or write until the age of twenty, is a key contrarian voice in twentieth-century Arabic literature and the author of the controversial memoir For Bread Alone. Jonas Elbousty is director of undergraduate studies at the Council on Middle East Studies at Yale University. He lives in New Haven, CT. Roger Allen is Professor Emeritus of Arabic and Comparative Literature at the University of Pennsylvania.