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The Spider's House

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by Paul Bowles

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The dilemma of the outsider in an alien society, and the gap in understanding between cultures, are recurrent themes of Paul Bowles’s writings. In this novel, set in Fez, Morocco during that country's 1954 nationalist uprising, they are dramatized with brutal honesty. Relevant to today’s political situation in the Middle East and elsewhere, richly descriptive of its setting, and uncompromising in its characterizations, The Spider’s House is possibly Bowles’s best, most beautifully subtle novel.

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ISBN13: 9780141191362

ISBN10: 0141191368

Language: English

Publisher: Penguin Books

Publication Year: 2009

Format: Paperback

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Explores cultural divides during Morocco's nationalist upheaval.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in exploring the complexities of cultural clashes and political upheaval, The Spider's House offers a deeply textured and honest look into Morocco during a turbulent time. Bowles's vivid descriptions and nuanced characters bring the setting to life, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by history, society, and the human condition in conflict regions.

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