Abdelkrim Ghallab s postcolonial We Buried the Past, originally published in 1966, was the first breakthrough Moroccan novel written in Arabic instead of French. Newly translated into English, this edition brings Ghallab s most widely read and lauded work to a new audience. Written after the country gained independence, the historical novel follows two generations of al-Tihamis, a well-to-do family residing in Fez s ancient medina. The family members lives reflect the profound social changes taking place in Morocco during that time. Bridging two worlds, We Buried the Past...
Abdelkrim Ghallab s postcolonial We Buried the Past, originally published in 1966, was the first breakthrough Moroccan novel written in Arabic ...
