The Theme of Revolution in Algerian Feminist Narrative: Zahour Wanissi's "Extended Shadows" as a Case Study

Abstract

Every nation steeped in glory and civilization possesses a literary and scholarly history that chronicles its events, connecting its past to its present, guiding its future, and preserving its identity. Among the histories of this nation is the history of the Algerian Revolution, which became a symbol of struggle and resistance throughout the world. This event had a profound impact on Algerian intellectuals.

Among the narrative works that addressed revolutionary events and adopted a prominent approach reflecting the lived reality of the time are the stories of "Extended Shadows" by the writer Zahour Wanissi. She lived through the events of the Algerian Revolution, both physically and spiritually, in the past, and brought them to life through her writing and thought in the present. To what extent was Zahour Wanissi able to embody this revolution through her collection of short stories?