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Biography & Memoir· Morocco

For Bread Alone

by Mohamed Choukri
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1973Arabic
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About This Book

Mohamed Choukri's For Bread Alone (1973) stands as one of the most significant works of biography & memoir of its era. For Bread Alone is an autobiographical novel by Mohamed Choukri that chronicles his harsh childhood and youth in Morocco. The book provides a raw and unflinching look at poverty, illiteracy, and the struggle for survival. Choukri's candid storytelling and the vivid depiction of his life experiences have made this work a cornerstone of Moroccan literature. Themes of poverty, survival, illiteracy run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorMohamed Choukri
Published1973
Country of Origin🇲🇦 Morocco
LanguageArabic
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
ISBN9780872866200
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

✍️ Biography & Memoir

True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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Country of Origin

🇲🇦 Morocco

This book is part of Morocco's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is For Bread Alone about?

For Bread Alone is an autobiographical novel by Mohamed Choukri that chronicles his harsh childhood and youth in Morocco. The book provides a raw and unflinching look at poverty, illiteracy, and the struggle for survival. Choukri's candid storytelling and the vivid depiction of his life experiences have made this work a cornerstone of Moroccan literature.

Who wrote For Bread Alone?

For Bread Alone was written by Mohamed Choukri, from Morocco. First published in 1973.

What awards has For Bread Alone won?

For Bread Alone has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is For Bread Alone worth reading?

For Bread Alone is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in poverty, survival, illiteracy.

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What category is For Bread Alone?

For Bread Alone is classified as Biography & Memoir. True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

What country is For Bread Alone from?

For Bread Alone originates from Morocco's literary tradition. Explore more books from Morocco on our country page.

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