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The Curious Case of Dassoukine’s Trousers

3.7/5 ( ratings)

This long-awaited English-language debut from Morocco's most prominent contemporary writer won the Prix Gouncourt de Nouvelles, France's most prestigious literary award, for best story collection. Laroui uses surrealism, laugh-out-loud humor, and profound compassion across a variety of literary styles to highlight the absurdity of the human condition, exploring the realities of life in a world where everything is foreign.

Fouad Laroui has published over twenty novels and collections of short stories, poetry, and essays. Laroui teaches econometrics and environmental science at the University of Amsterdam, and lives between Amsterdam, Paris, and Casablanca.

Pages: 120

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing

Release: June 28, 2016

ISBN: 1941920268

ISBN 13: 9781941920268

The Curious Case of Dassoukine’s Trousers

3.7/5 ( ratings)

This long-awaited English-language debut from Morocco's most prominent contemporary writer won the Prix Gouncourt de Nouvelles, France's most prestigious literary award, for best story collection. Laroui uses surrealism, laugh-out-loud humor, and profound compassion across a variety of literary styles to highlight the absurdity of the human condition, exploring the realities of life in a world where everything is foreign.

Fouad Laroui has published over twenty novels and collections of short stories, poetry, and essays. Laroui teaches econometrics and environmental science at the University of Amsterdam, and lives between Amsterdam, Paris, and Casablanca.

Pages: 120

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing

Release: June 28, 2016

ISBN: 1941920268

ISBN 13: 9781941920268

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