The Experimental Strategy In Hajar Kouidri 'S Novel Khatt Raml (Sand Line)

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzes the novel Khatt Raml Sand Line, examining its cultural implications as a complex and experimental narrative that positions Algeria as its central subject. The focus is on uncovering the hidden meanings embedded within the text, interrogating the critical and bold questions it raises. The research explores the mystical dimension of the novel and its role in creating a sense of the miraculous within the text's atmosphere. Additionally, the study investigates the connection between the art of painting and the fates of the novel's characters. The depiction of pain and its aesthetic and cultural effects are also examined, highlighting its significance in shaping the narrative. Furthermore, the study addresses the silenced aspects of history, with the text boldly revealing the dark corners of Algeria's liberation revolution. The novel's structure subtly incorporates mathematical philosophy, using statements that reflect a logical understanding of the world. Keywords: Sand Line; Cultural implications; Mysticism; Pain and aesthetics; Algerian liberation history