Description
Set against the upheavals of World War II, this novel enters the carefully guarded world of a well-to-do Arab woman whose life is largely defined by marriage and motherhood. As external pressures and internal doubts converge, she begins to question the boundaries of her role and the silence that has shaped her identity. Through a deeply human coming-of-age arc, the story explores gender, power, and self-determination—showing how private awakening can challenge long-held social expectations. Driss Chraïbi’s incisive, character-driven style brings historical atmosphere and emotional immediacy together, illuminating the universal struggle to claim one’s own voice.
Available Editions
paperback
Three Continents
Published Jan 1, 1984
138 pages
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Details
First Published
1972
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Mother Comes of Age by Driss Chraïbi.