Land and Blood

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Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the story follows Amer, a Kabyle-Berber man who leaves his village for work in French coal mines. An accidental death of his uncle leads to a cascade of betrayal and revenge when he returns home. Mouloud Feraoun intricately depicts the struggles and complexities of Kabyle life during this tumultuous period, highlighting themes of identity, familial loyalty, and the impact of colonialism on personal relationships.