Chekhov's Mistress
Death and the Dervish, by Meša Selimović
Fiction, Selimovic, Bosnian Literature, Don’t Go in the Basement
Death and the Dervish, by Meša Selimović is a dark and elegant narrative told from the perspective of a 14th century dervish who is forced to confront his own moral ambiguity when his brother is arrested. Selimovic was a Bosnian writer whose own story parallels many of the themes found here. The book can be a little frustrating – in that “don’t go in the basement” sort of way – as Sheikh Nuruddin, the main character, wallows in doubt. This is not a fast read, but worth the time and effort.
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- Posted by: Bud Parr
- Date: July 25, 2004
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