02548cam a22003253u 4500 68528 UtSlPG 20260610134601.0 m cr n 260607r20221922utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Lens, A. R. de, 1881-1925 Derrière les vieux murs en ruines: roman marocain Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-07-15 Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "Derrière les vieux murs en ruines: roman marocain" by A. R. de Lens is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. Set in Morocco, the story likely explores the lives of its characters against the backdrop of the complex social and cultural landscape of the time. The narrative hints at themes of tradition, power dynamics within households, and the experiences of women within a patriarchal society, particularly focusing on the noble class through the perspective of its protagonist. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the historical city of Meknès, characterized by its ancient walls and ruins, creating an atmosphere of mystery and melancholy. The protagonist arrives at the house of the Chérif Mouley Hassan, where she is welcomed with luxury and hospitality that showcases the opulence of Moroccan noble life. As she meets the inhabitants of this opulent household, including Lella Fatima Zohra, the noble wife of Mouley Hassan, and the young and beautiful Lella Meryem, the scene unfolds with rich descriptions of the surroundings, customs, and the complex interplay of relationships. The narrative captures the protagonist's observations and interactions, setting the stage for deeper explorations of the lives bound by the traditions and expectations of their society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: France: Calmann Lévy, 1922 French fiction -- 20th century Morocco -- Fiction https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k106277h https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68528 109332 109332