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.
- ISBN10 0803266200
- ISBN13 9780803266209
- Publish Date 1 June 2001 (first published 1 March 2001)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 August 2013
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Nebraska Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 191
- Language English