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I tend to believe that it's best to know something of the relevant history and culture before diving into literature...but then, I studied history, not literature. In this case, Djebar is a famous author, and an important book...but my lack of more than a passing knowledge of Algerian history and literature kept me from getting the most of it. The lengthy and deep critical afterward helped me make sense of a lot of things that had gone over my head, but still.
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