The Dialectic Of Self And Other In The Algerian Novel Abroad: The Works Of Amara Lakhwas As A Model

Abstract

The relationship between the self and the other is a central theme in literature written in exile. This relationship is dialectical; it often reflects a dialogue between two different civilizations and sometimes reveals a cultural clash that results in the non-acceptance of the other. This is evident in the Algerian novel written abroad, particularly through the experience of the novelist Amara lakhwas, who lived in Italy within a hybrid Western society. His works address central issues and raise important questions, such as the scope of a possible cultural dialogue. We have chosen to focus on two of his novels: "How to Suckle the Wolf Without Being Bitten" and "Little Cairo". Our analysis is grounded in postcolonial theory as it relates to marginalized and hybrid spaces