The Puppet, a mythic tale of greed and political corruption,
traces the rise, flourishing, and demise of a Saharan oasis
community. Aghulli, a noble if obtuse man who has been chosen
leader of the oasis, hankers after the traditional nomadic
pastoralist life of the Tuareg. He sees commerce (understood as
including trade in gold, marriage, agriculture, and even
recreation) as the prime culprit in the loss of the nomadic ethos.
Thus he is devastated to learn that his supporters are hoarding
gold.
The novel's title notwithstanding, the author has stressed
repeatedly that he is not a political author. He says that The
Puppet portrays a good man who has been asked to lead a corrupt
society. The subplot about star-crossed young lovers introduces a
Sufi theme of the possibility of transforming carnal into mystical
love. The Puppet, though, is first and foremost a gripping,
expertly crafted tale of bloody betrayal and revenge inspired by
gold lust and an ancient love affair.
General
Imprint: |
University Of Texas Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
CMES Modern Middle East Literatures in Translation |
Release date: |
November 2010 |
First published: |
November 2010 |
Authors: |
Ibrahim Al-Koni
|
Translators: |
William M. Hutchins
|
Dimensions: |
215 x 140 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
113 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-292-72335-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
0-292-72335-0 |
Barcode: |
9780292723351 |
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