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Season of Migration to the North (New York Review Books Classics),New
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After years of study in Europe, the young narrator of Season of Migration to the North returns to his village along the Nile in the Sudan. It is the 1960s, and he is eager to make a contribution to the new postcolonial life of his country. Back home, he discovers a stranger among the familiar faces of childhoodthe enigmatic Mustafa Saeed. Mustafa takes the young man into his confidence, telling him the story of his own years in London, of his brilliant career as an economist, and of the series of fraught and deadly relationships with European women that led to a terrible public reckoning and his return to his native land.But what is the meaning of Mustafas shocking confession? Mustafa disappears without explanation, leaving the young manwhom he has asked to look after his wifein an unsettled and violent nomansland between Europe and Africa, tradition and innovation, holiness and defilement, and man and woman, from which no one will escape unaltered or unharmed.Season of Migration to the North is a rich and sensual work of deep honesty and incandescent lyricism. In 2001 it was selected by a panel of Arab writers and critics as the most important Arab novel of the twentieth century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Season of Migration to the North'? A: The main theme of 'Season of Migration to the North' revolves around postcolonial identity, cultural conflict, and the complexities of relationships between Europe and Africa.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Season of Migration to the North' is Tayeb Salih, a notable Sudanese writer recognized for his contributions to Arabic literature.
- Q: What is the setting of the novel? A: The novel is set in the 1960s in a village along the Nile in Sudan, contrasting the protagonist's studies in Europe with his return home.
- Q: Is 'Season of Migration to the North' suitable for readers interested in political themes? A: Yes, the book falls under the political category and explores themes of identity, colonialism, and the impact of European relationships on African societies.
- Q: How many pages are in this edition of the book? A: This edition of 'Season of Migration to the North' contains 139 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Season of Migration to the North' published? A: The book was published on April 14, 2009.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is offered in new condition.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the plot? A: The plot follows a young man returning to Sudan after studying in Europe, where he encounters Mustafa Sa’eed, who shares his complex history with Europe and relationships with women, leading to deeper explorations of identity and belonging.
- Q: Why is 'Season of Migration to the North' considered an important novel? A: It was selected as the most important Arab novel of the twentieth century by a panel of Arab writers and critics, highlighting its significant impact on literature and cultural discourse.