Behind Moroccan Walls (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162607429)

Behind Moroccan Walls is a captivating book written by Henriette Celarie that offers an insightful glimpse into the hidden world of Morocco. The book is a collection of personal stories and experiences of the author during her stay in Morocco, where she lived for over 20 years.The book takes the reader on a journey through the rich cultural heritage of Morocco, exploring the country's history, traditions, and way of life. The author delves into the intricate social structure of the Moroccan society and provides a detailed account of the daily life of the people.Celarie's writing is descriptive and vivid, painting a picture of the vibrant and colorful Moroccan landscape. She describes the bustling markets, the exotic food, and the music and dance that are an integral part of Moroccan culture.The book also touches on the political and economic realities of Morocco, shedding light on the challenges faced by the country in the modern era. Celarie provides a nuanced perspective on the complex issues of gender, religion, and politics, offering a unique insight into the Moroccan way of life.Overall, Behind Moroccan Walls is a fascinating book that provides a rare glimpse into the hidden world of Morocco. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the culture, history, and people of this beautiful country.This volume contains a selection of short stories from two volumes by Mme. Henriette Celarie. They are sketches more than short stories, attempting to show without preamble cross-sections of native Moroccan women's lives, as told to and discovered by the alertly interested wife of a French officer living for years in that country. Each story is rigorously true. Differing perhaps from the usual romantic picture, their flavor of reality can be even more impressive. This is Morocco, static, fluid, potential. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henriette Celarie
ISBN-10: 1162607424
ISBN-13: 9781162607429
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 254
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.53d