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Death And The Dervish

Death And The Dervish

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by Meša Selimović, Stephen M. Dickey (Trans.)
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Death and the Dervish is an acclaimed novel by Bosnian writer Mesa Selimovic. It recounts the story of Sheikh Nuruddin, a dervish residing in an Islamic monastery in Sarajevo in the eighteenth century during the Ottoman Turk hegemony over the Balkans. When his brother is arrested, he must descend into the Kafkaesque world of the Ottoman authorities in his search to discover what happened to him. He narrates his story in the form of an elaborate suicide note, regularly misquoting the Koran. In time, he begins to question his relations with society as a whole and, eventually, his life choices in general.

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ISBN13: 9780810112971
ISBN10: 0810112973
Language: English
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Publication Year: 1996
Format: Paperback

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    Philosophical quest amid Ottoman Sarajevo's spiritual turmoil.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you enjoy deep philosophical journeys and historical settings, this novel offers a profound exploration of faith, authority, and personal identity. Mesa Selimovic crafts a compelling protagonist whose introspective quest invites you to reflect on life's bigger questions during a turbulent era. The novel's rich, contemplative narrative and its Kafkaesque atmosphere make it a thought-provoking read for those interested in the complexities of human existence.
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