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The Puppet, a mythic tale of greed and political corruption, traces the rise, flourishing, and demise of a Saharan oasis community. Aghulli, a noble if obtuse man who has been chosen leader of the oasis, hankers after the traditional nomadic pastoralist life of the Tuareg. He sees commerce (understood as including trade in gold, marriage, agriculture, and even recreation) as the prime culprit in the loss of the nomadic ethos. Thus he is devastated to learn that his supporters are hoarding gold.

The novel''s title notwithstanding, the author has stressed repeatedly that he is not a political author. He says that The Puppet portrays a good man who has been asked to lead a corrupt society. The subplot about star-crossed young lovers introduces a Sufi theme of the possibility of transforming carnal into mystical love. The Puppet, though, is first and foremost a gripping, expertly crafted tale of bloody betrayal and revenge inspired by gold lust and an ancien

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • The Puppet
    • The She-Jinni
    • The Puppet
    • The Judgment
    • The Purse
    • The Attack
    • The Punishment
    • The Wretch
    • The Conspiracy
    • The Game

The Puppet

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    A Paperback by Ibrahim Al–koni, William M. Hutchins

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      Publisher MU - University of Texas Press
      Published 11 January 2010
      ISBN-13 9780292723351
      978-0292723351
      ISBN-10 0292723350

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Puppet, a mythic tale of greed and political corruption, traces the rise, flourishing, and demise of a Saharan oasis community. Aghulli, a noble if obtuse man who has been chosen leader of the oasis, hankers after the traditional nomadic pastoralist life of the Tuareg. He sees commerce (understood as including trade in gold, marriage, agriculture, and even recreation) as the prime culprit in the loss of the nomadic ethos. Thus he is devastated to learn that his supporters are hoarding gold.

      The novel''s title notwithstanding, the author has stressed repeatedly that he is not a political author. He says that The Puppet portrays a good man who has been asked to lead a corrupt society. The subplot about star-crossed young lovers introduces a Sufi theme of the possibility of transforming carnal into mystical love. The Puppet, though, is first and foremost a gripping, expertly crafted tale of bloody betrayal and revenge inspired by gold lust and an ancien

      Table of Contents

      • Introduction
      • The Puppet
        • The She-Jinni
        • The Puppet
        • The Judgment
        • The Purse
        • The Attack
        • The Punishment
        • The Wretch
        • The Conspiracy
        • The Game

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