num_pages: 191
description: The Savage Night collects thirteen stories by Mohammed Dib, one of the founding fathers of North African literature. Whether set in present-day Algeria, depicting the war for independence, or evoking memories of the colonial era, many of the stories in The Savage Night paint a vivid picture of the diverse facets of the Algerian question. Dib's other settings include Latin America, war-torn Sarajevo, and Paris. A major element unifying his work is the unanswered question of human brutality. In the face of our shameful indifference, Dib shows us that senseless violence is a daily reality for many. The Savage Night is the first book-length English translation of Dib's work.
language: English
title: The Savage Night: LA Nuit Sauvage
titlecomplete: The Savage Night: LA Nuit Sauvage
genres: Literature, Algeria, Fiction, Short Stories, Africa
ratings_count: 43
publisher: Bison Books