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Literary Fiction· Morocco

The Sacred Night

by Tahar Ben Jelloun
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
★Booker Prize
Published 1987French
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About This Book

The Sacred Night by Tahar Ben Jelloun is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1987. The Sacred Night is the sequel to The Sand Child, continuing the story of Ahmed, now Zahra, as they navigate life in a society bound by rigid gender norms. Tahar Ben Jelloun's lyrical prose and deep exploration of identity and freedom make this novel a compelling continuation of the themes introduced in its predecessor. Themes of identity, freedom, gender norms run through the work. The book has received recognition from Prix Goncourt 1987.

Book Details

AuthorTahar Ben Jelloun
Published1987
Country of Origin🇲🇦 Morocco
LanguageFrench
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780151792682
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇲🇦 Morocco

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

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Awards & Recognition

Booker Prize
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19880
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Tahar Ben Jelloun
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sacred Night about?

The Sacred Night is the sequel to The Sand Child, continuing the story of Ahmed, now Zahra, as they navigate life in a society bound by rigid gender norms. Tahar Ben Jelloun's lyrical prose and deep exploration of identity and freedom make this novel a compelling continuation of the themes introduced in its predecessor.

Who wrote The Sacred Night?

The Sacred Night was written by Tahar Ben Jelloun, from Morocco. First published in 1987.

What awards has The Sacred Night won?

The Sacred Night has received the following recognition: Prix Goncourt 1987.

Is The Sacred Night worth reading?

The Sacred Night 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 identity, freedom, gender norms.

Where can I buy The Sacred Night?

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What category is The Sacred Night?

The Sacred Night is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Sacred Night from?

The Sacred Night originates from Morocco's literary tradition. Explore more books from Morocco on our country page.

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