Description
"The Voices of Marrakesh" by Elias Canetti is a unique work in the genre of travel writing and literary memoir. First published in 1967 in German, it offers an evocative and sensory portrayal of Marrakesh, far beyond a traditional travelogue. Canetti, a Bulgarian-born Nobel laureate, spent a brief time in the city during the 1950s and captured its essence through vivid, fragmented impressions rather than a linear narrative. He explores the sounds and sights of the city—its bustling markets, winding alleys, and the voices of beggars and animals. With rich, poetic prose, Canetti delves into the experience of listening, cultural alienation, and the search for meaning. This book is a profound meditation on perception and the human encounter with unfamiliar worlds.
- Pages: 126
- Genre: Travel Writing • Literary Non-Fiction • Memoir
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- Language(s): Persian
- ISBN: 9786004904964
- Persian Title: کتاب صداهای مراکش