{"product_id":"9788497912174","title":"From the heart of Morocco","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Heart of Morocco\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel set in modern-day Morocco that explores the conflict between tradition and modernity through the eyes of Yazid, a young Moroccan heir to an Andalusian past. The author, Josep-Lluís González, weaves a moving story where the exoticism of harems, the weight of religious fundamentalism, the nightly prostitution of Marrakech, and the dream of emigrating toward an uncertain future all coexist. A work that reflects the complex reality of a society in transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel chronicles the adventures of Yazid, a Moroccan who, since before he was born, has been condemned to seek the mythical paradise of lush valleys and rivers of honey from which his Andalusian ancestors were expelled. Through his journey, the reader delves into a contradictory Morocco: the labyrinthine medinas with their damp alleyways, Koranic schools, forbidden caresses, souks where carpets that no one wants anymore are sold, shantytowns, and the orange-hued nights of Marrakech marked by prostitution. The story addresses themes such as religious fundamentalism, mandatory patriotism, drug trafficking, and the blue and green sea that symbolizes the hope of emigration for the youth. Everything converges in a plot that shows the weight of Maghrebian traditions and the future challenges of a society immersed in profound changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict between tradition and modernity in contemporary Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAndalusian legacy and the search for a lost paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligious fundamentalism and social pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYouth emigration and dreams of a better future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMarginal realities: prostitution, drugs, and slums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in contemporary fiction set in the Arab world, especially those looking for stories that combine cultural exoticism with a critical and realistic look at the social challenges of modern Morocco. Also for those who enjoy travel and coming-of-age novels with a strong human and social component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and nuanced vision of current Moroccan society, far from clichés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that connects the Andalusian past with the contradictions of the present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on identity, inner exile, and the search for freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid portrait of the landscapes, smells, and sounds of Morocco through prose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: GONZALEZ, JOSEP-LLUIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Notes de color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: July 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 344 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that stands out for its ability to portray the complexity of contemporary Morocco without falling into simplifications. The author balances narrative exoticism with a critical look at social and religious tensions. Recommended for those looking for a read that goes beyond the anecdotal and offers a reflection on identity and change in a country in transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405155361115,"sku":"9788497912174","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791217.jpg?v=1781824145","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497912174","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}