Arab Writers and Homosexuality: A Literary Taboo Explored
A 2015 article in artpress examines the growing trend of French-published autobiographical novels by Maghreb-born writers that openly address their homosexual experiences. Works such as Rachid O.'s L'Enfant ébloui, Eyet-Chékib Djaziri's Un poisson sur la balançoire, and Le Rouge du tarbouche are cited as examples. The piece discusses the cultural taboo surrounding homosexuality in Arab societies and how these authors navigate personal and literary identity.
Key facts
- Article published in artpress n°423, June 2015, pp. 88-89.
- Focuses on autobiographical novels by writers from the Maghreb.
- Novels detail homosexual practices of the authors.
- Examples include L'Enfant ébloui by Rachid O. and Un poisson sur la balançoire by Eyet-Chékib Djaziri.
- Also references Le Rouge du tarbouche.
- Published by French publishing houses.
- Addresses the taboo of homosexuality in Arab culture.
- Article title: S'ÉCRIRE « PÉDÉ », les écrivains arabes et le tabou.
Entities
Artists
- Rachid O.
- Eyet-Chékib Djaziri
Institutions
- artpress
Locations
- France
- Maghreb
Sources
- artpress —