Description
In the vast, unforgiving Sahara, a young man named Nour and his people, the legendary "blue men," are forced from their ancestral lands by colonial invaders in 1909. Their desperate search for a new haven becomes a profound journey through the heart of the desert, testing their resilience and their connection to a way of life on the brink of extinction. Centuries later, Lalla, a descendant of these proud people, navigates the complexities of modern life as an immigrant, striving to honor the legacy of her ancestors amidst a world that has drastically changed. This novel masterfully weaves together past and present, exploring themes of displacement, cultural identity, and the enduring spirit of a people bound to the desert.
Available Editions
paperback
Godine Publisher, David R.
Published Jan 1, 2012
312 pages
ISBN: 9781567924442
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Details
First Published
1980
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Desert by J. M. G. Le Clézio.