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In Tangier - (Paperback)

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  • For much of the twentieth century, Tangier stood at a crossroads of cultures, creativity and chaos.
  • 320 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Literary Figures

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About the Book



Mohamed Choukri's recollections of encounters with Paul Bowles, Tenessee Willams, and Jean Genet offer a unique insight into three cult figures of twentieth-century literature.



Book Synopsis



For much of the twentieth century, Tangier stood at a crossroads of cultures, creativity and chaos. Its labyrinthine streets and vivid contradictions attracted adventurers and artists, forming the backdrop of an era of literary and cultural revolution. At its heart was Mohamed Choukri, a self-taught writer whose life epitomised resilience and transformation, rising from illiteracy and hardship to become one of Morocco's most celebrated voices.

In Tangier captures Choukri's memories of the city and his encounters with luminaries Paul Bowles, Jean Genet and Tennessee Williams, whose lives intertwined with his own. Against the evocative backdrop of 1970s Tangier, Choukri offers readers a glimpse into the complex personalities of these iconic figures while painting a portrait of a city teetering between past and present.

A mesmerising blend of memoir and cultural history, In Tangier celebrates the spirit of a city and its indelible mark on literary history.



Review Quotes




'A marvellous book' --Christopher Isherwood




'A rare clarity of vision' --William Burroughs




'Choukri's irrepressible, ultimately indomitable spirit is most touching and human' --The Independent



'Gently humorous and discreet with a reticent sympathy implicit' --Tennessee Williams




'Choukri is one of Morocco's most revered figures ... To have his words translated is to have the privilege to view the inner world of his intellect and the obscured landscapes of Tangier.' --Noshin Bokth, The New Arab




'It exemplifies Choukri's writing at its best, condensing the grand narratives of a city, a country and an entire cultural milieu undergoing dramatic change into a charming account of a literary encounter.' --Kaelen Wilson-Goldie, The National


Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Literary Figures
Publisher: Telegram Books
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Street Date: September 21, 2010
TCIN: 1012303444
UPC: 9781846590610
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-2424
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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