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As Vozes de Marraquexe by Elias Canetti
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bookshelves: 2024-readings, travel, african-literature, german-literature, bulgaria, e-4

This book is not only cost-effective but also practical for exploring Marrakech. It delves into the timeless aspects of the other city, such as its spirit and high places, while leaving practical details like restaurants and commercial curiosities to other resources.
While it may seem surprising, this travel story of just over a hundred pages, written in the 1950s amidst the Cold War and Morocco's Protectorate era, remains remarkably relevant today. Its enduring relevance is a testament to its timeless insights.
Canetti's unique perspective on the city's spirit with the camels (how not to revolt), the souks (all this still seems relevant despite the invasion of mopeds), and poverty are captivating aspects of the book. Specific passages will give way to myth and the supernatural. If these passages are the best, those dedicated to Elie Dahan are much less so. The author's talent allows us to experience and understand his exasperation.
This short story offers an account of a certain number of meetings or visits made on-site and personal reflections. These are not always in favor of our compatriots or local populations, although the author does not directly attack an individual or a State.
The style is fluid, pleasant, and pleasant. As it is a translation, we can only praise and appreciate the quality of the translation work, which is particularly careful here. The pocket format edition needs a few tools, even if only a plan to better plan on-site.
This short, well-written story captures the essentials and is an ideal holiday accompaniment. It is an entirely essential read for those who wish to go there.
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Reading Progress

January 28, 2022 – Shelved
January 28, 2022 – Shelved as: to-read
February 15, 2023 – Shelved as: next-to-read
April 26, 2024 – Started Reading
April 26, 2024 –
page 23
18.25% "Em lojas, cujo tamanho permite que nelas se entre e se circule mais ou menos à vontade, o comerciante, antes de ceder, gosta de se aconselhar com uma terceira pessoa que se mantém afastada, ao fundo da loja. É um entendido em preços, que acabará talvez por entrar em cena. Só em última instância se recorre a ele. Mesmo indo contra a vontade do comerciante da sua arbitragem podem resultar enormes oscilações nos preços."
April 26, 2024 –
page 44
34.92% "Este «muito», reforçando a minha pergunta, soou como uma súplica, uma súplica a que ele totalmente se entregava. Talvez tivesse nove anos, mas era como se já contasse uns vinte. Vinte anos junto de alguém muito doente e sabendo bem, portanto, que comportamento adoptar."
April 26, 2024 –
page 90
71.43% "Entregou-me então um convite vindo de seu pai para que eu tomasse parte em celebrações festivas no círculo íntimo da família. Agradeci-lhe do fundo do coração, mas recusei. Imaginava o desapontamento que ele iria sentir, ao ver como eu ignorava os seus costumes e os do seu país! Iria errar em quase tudo e as minhas orações seriam como as de um homem que nunca reza. (...)"
April 27, 2024 – Shelved as: 2024-readings
April 27, 2024 – Shelved as: travel
April 27, 2024 – Shelved as: african-literature
April 27, 2024 – Shelved as: german-literature
April 27, 2024 – Shelved as: bulgaria
April 27, 2024 – Shelved as: e-4
April 27, 2024 – Finished Reading

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