Palm Trees Wither Upright : Al-Naḫl Yamūtu Wāqifan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Darġūṯī, Ibrāhīm.

Series:

I Grandi Libri Della Letteratura Araba Series

I Grandi Libri Della Letteratura Araba Series ; v.4

Language:

Italian

Subjects (All):

Darġūṯī, Ibrāhīm, 1955-.

Short stories, Arabic.

Magic realism (Literature).

Local Subjects:

Darġūṯī, Ibrāhīm, 1955-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (219 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Venice, Italy : Edizioni Ca' Foscari - Digital Publishing, 2021.

Summary:

This collection of short stories by Tunisian writer Ibrāhīm Darġūṯī, originally published in 1989, explores the local life, traditions, and imagination of the al-Ǧarīd region in southern Tunisia. The stories blend elements of magical realism, cultural heritage, and social critique, focusing on themes such as the intimate relationship between humans and nature, class disparities, oppression, and resistance. The desert, palm trees, and human struggles form the central motifs, reflecting the scars of colonialism and the challenges of modernity. The narratives are deeply rooted in the region's cultural and geographical identity, offering a vivid portrayal of its landscapes and societal dynamics. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Benjamin Laker

363The Political Implications of COVID-19

What Now for Populism?

Daphne Halikiopoulou

11Introduzione

49Le palme muoiono in piedi

Racconti brevi

211Glossario dei termini arabi

213Bibliografia

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ISBN:

88-6969-540-9