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The narrative delves into the challenges of interracial marriage within Islamic Moroccan society, focusing on Amir's "pleasure marriage" to Senegalese Nabou. Their union not only defies societal norms but also triggers familial discord, leading to a cycle of tragedy that affects future generations. Through this poignant exploration of love and cultural tensions, the story highlights the complexities of identity and acceptance.
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The Pleasure Marriage, Tahar Ben Jelloun
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- 2021
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- Title
- The Pleasure Marriage
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tahar Ben Jelloun
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press
- Publisher
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9780810143593
- Description
- The narrative delves into the challenges of interracial marriage within Islamic Moroccan society, focusing on Amir's "pleasure marriage" to Senegalese Nabou. Their union not only defies societal norms but also triggers familial discord, leading to a cycle of tragedy that affects future generations. Through this poignant exploration of love and cultural tensions, the story highlights the complexities of identity and acceptance.