The Savage Night
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The Savage Night collects thirteen stories by Mohammed Dib, one of the founding fathers of North African literature. Whether set in present-day Algeria, depicting the war for independence, or evoking memories of the colonial era, many of the stories in The Savage Night paint a vivid picture of the diverse facets of the Algerian question. Dib's other settings include Latin America, war-torn Sarajevo, and Paris. A major element unifying his work is the unanswered question of human brutality. In the face of our shameful indifference, Dib shows us that senseless violence is a daily reality for many. The Savage Night is the first book-length English translation of Dib's work.The Independent“Mohammed Dib's ''Exodus'', from his rich, varied collection The Savage Night (Bison), narrates the departure of North Africans from a French village with an irony that should put Michel Whatzisname to shame.”—The Independent (London)
Translator's IntroductionThe Eye of the Hunter1The Detour9The Little Girl in the Trees35The Savage Night47The Merry Misfit75Amria and the Frenchman91Talilo Is Dead105Paquita, or The Ravished Gaze113Life Today123Butterflies139Letter to Mother155Exodus165A Game of Dice173Afterword189
