Derrière les vieux murs en ruines: roman marocain by A. R. de Lens
"Derrière les vieux murs en ruines: roman marocain" by A. R. de Lens is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. Set in Morocco, the story likely explores the lives of its characters against the backdrop of the complex social and cultural landscape of the time. The narrative hints at themes of tradition, power dynamics within households, and the experiences of women within a patriarchal society, particularly focusing on thenoble class through the perspective of its protagonist. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the historical city of Meknès, characterized by its ancient walls and ruins, creating an atmosphere of mystery and melancholy. The protagonist arrives at the house of the Chérif Mouley Hassan, where she is welcomed with luxury and hospitality that showcases the opulence of Moroccan noble life. As she meets the inhabitants of this opulent household, including Lella Fatima Zohra, the noble wife of Mouley Hassan, and the young and beautiful Lella Meryem, the scene unfolds with rich descriptions of the surroundings, customs, and the complex interplay of relationships. The narrative captures the protagonist's observations and interactions, setting the stage for deeper explorations of the lives bound by the traditions and expectations of their society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lens, A. R. de, 1881-1925 |
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| Title | Derrière les vieux murs en ruines: roman marocain |
| Original Publication | France: Calmann Lévy,1922. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 20th century |
| Subject | Morocco -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68528 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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