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Makbara

3.5/5 ( ratings)

In Arabic, the word 'Makbara' refers to those parts of North African cemeteries where young couples go to get away from their elders and hang out. A celebration of Amour Fou, Makbara reveals Goytisolo's deep love for Arabic culture seen as sensuous and lewd in contrast to the drab sterility of the West. In a series of scenes, pastiches and travelling shots, Goytisolo exposes cultural, sexual and political oppression. The author's message is of liberation through sex which, as he says, 'is above all freedom'.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Serpent's Tail

Release: April 15, 1993

ISBN: 1852422661

ISBN 13: 9781852422660

Makbara

3.5/5 ( ratings)

In Arabic, the word 'Makbara' refers to those parts of North African cemeteries where young couples go to get away from their elders and hang out. A celebration of Amour Fou, Makbara reveals Goytisolo's deep love for Arabic culture seen as sensuous and lewd in contrast to the drab sterility of the West. In a series of scenes, pastiches and travelling shots, Goytisolo exposes cultural, sexual and political oppression. The author's message is of liberation through sex which, as he says, 'is above all freedom'.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Serpent's Tail

Release: April 15, 1993

ISBN: 1852422661

ISBN 13: 9781852422660

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