This book tells the life stories of five middle-class women in Egypt during the 1970s. Nayra Ativa skillfully narrates these five stories from the perspective of these women. The stories include fascinating ethnic information about the living conditions and customs of a region during a specific period. Together, this information provides the reader with a picture of the issues and challenges faced by women in Egypt, particularly regarding family ties, women's employment, gender issues, marriage, and female circumcision. "Khul-Khaal" offers an excellent view of the lives of Egyptian women. The author has not manipulated the women's narratives significantly, which makes the reader feel as though these women are telling their stories directly to them.
Nayra Ativa Ordre des livres (chronologique)
Nayra Atiya est une écrivaine et traductrice américaine, née en Égypte, dont le travail explore l'histoire orale. Elle donne magistralement la parole aux femmes et aux hommes égyptiens, dévoilant leurs récits de vie et leurs expériences. À travers ses récits captivants, Atiya offre aux lecteurs un aperçu profond des témoignages personnels et des destins partagés, documentant ainsi la richesse de l'expérience humaine.
