Women of Algiers in Their Apartment, by Assia Djebar.
the Islamic traditions, women’s practices that differ from those proclaimed by its male leaders. Women in their Apartments focused on Muslim women, but they seemed vague and alien to me. Palac...
I am thrilled both to see this book reviewed and to see both Eva and litlove comment about it too and about loving it. Djebar is definitely one of my favorite authors and reading one of her works...
In reply to litlove. Amazing that she couldn't use the word "I" until she o...
Related books: Women of Algiers in Their Apartment, by Assia Djebar.”>Women of Algiers in Their Apartment by Assia Djebar. A contrasting depiction of women in North Africa by a feminist. See ...
I am a big fan of Assia Djebar so am delighted to see you writing about her. I particularly enjoyed the essay at the end of this book. It seemed to draw together the mosaic of pieces that precede...
Thanks. I hope so.
I loved this one when I read it a couple of years ago! It is a shame that there aren't more 'classic' Maghreb women authors, but I'm hopeful when I look at contemporary authors that more and more...