Maratij (Locks)
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| Author | ʿArousiya Al-Nalouty |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Language | Arabic |
| Genre | Literary Fiction |
| Published | 1985 |
| Publisher | Dar Al-Janoub Publishing |
| Pages | 107 |
Maratij (Locks) is the 1985 novel by the Tunisian writer ʿArousiya Al-Nalouty. Al-Nalouty employs realism and stream-of-consciousness in her novel by knowing awareness of the external and internal, and commenting on the events in the story. The events parallel the outside world, as well as the inner machinations of the characters. The events of the story are modeled off of Black Thursday.[1] It is an experimental novel that utilizes first-person narration sometimes, and third-person narration at other times, as well as the merging of narration and description and inner monologue.[2]
Summary[edit]
The novel follows two main characters, Al-Mukhtar Jamʿiya and Al-Hadi, who lead a student meeting embodying the position of leftist groups who immigrated to France after Black Thursday. The novel closes with the meeting's realising of a final decision that does not contribute to the revolution.[2] The novel also closes with Al-Mukhtar blaming himself and others for the damage done instead of blaming powers and governments. This does not reflect the author's stance, it is a deliberate decision she makes to shed the light on how the subconscious can lead to blowing out the revolution's spark and driving away the desire for change.[2]
Literary Criticism[edit]
The novel did not receive the criticism and traction it deserves; however, the notable critic Georges Trabichi called it “one of the most beautiful Arabic texts.”[2]
Other Works by ʿArousiya Al-Nalouty[3][edit]
Novels[edit]
- Maratij (Locks) (1985)
- Tamas (Tangency)(1995)
Short Story Collections[edit]
- Juha (1974)
- Al-Buʿdul Khamis (The Fifth Dimension) (1975)
References[edit]
- ↑ Al-Hamamsi, Muhammad (11 December 2016). "Al-ʿAmami Yuḥalil Al-Bunya Wal Dalala Fi Riwayit Maratij (Al-ʿAmami Analyzes Structure and Symbolism in Maratij)". Elaph. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Bo Gharbi, Ahmad (May 2022). "Qira'a Fi Riwayatul Maratij (A Reading of Maratij)". Al-Kalimah. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
- ↑ "ʿArousiya Al-Nalouty". Katara Novels. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
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