Les 1001 Années de la nostalgie

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Les 1001 Années de la nostalgie (1979), or "1,001 Years of Nostalgia," is a satirical work by Algerian writer Rachid Boudjedra. The novel critiques what Boudjedra perceived as the latest form of cultural imperialism: an American film company.1

Boudjedra, known for his revolutionary style and frontal assault on traditionalism, often explored themes of societal critique in his works. His novels, including La Répudiation and L'Insolation, frequently challenged conventional values and depicted experimental states of mind. Boudjedra's writing career saw him switch between French and Arabic, often translating his own work.1

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Rachid Boudjedra
With Les 1001 Années de la nostalgie (1979; “1,001 Years of Nostalgia”), Boudjedra created a satire of an imaginary Saharan village confronted with what he viewed as the newest symbol of contemporary cultural imperialism, an American film company. After writing his first several novels in French,…
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With Les 1001 Années de la nostalgie (1979; “1,001 Years of Nostalgia”), Boudjedra created a satire of an imaginary Saharan village confronted with what he viewed as the newest symbol of contemporary cultural imperialism, an American film company. After writing his first several novels in French,…
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