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Literary Fiction· Sudan

Season of Migration to the North

by Tayeb Salih
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1966169 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Tayeb Salih's Season of Migration to the North (1966) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. A Sudanese man returns home from studying in England to find that another villager who spent time in London is hiding a dark secret. Salih's novel is the most important Arabic novel of the twentieth century—a postcolonial masterpiece that inverts Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Themes of colonialism, identity, Sudan run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1966.

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ALA Notable Books
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196610
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Tayeb Salih
Sudan
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Season of Migration to the North about?

A Sudanese man returns home from studying in England to find that another villager who spent time in London is hiding a dark secret. Salih's novel is the most important Arabic novel of the twentieth century—a postcolonial masterpiece that inverts Conrad's Heart of Darkness.

Who wrote Season of Migration to the North?

Season of Migration to the North was written by Tayeb Salih, from Sudan. First published in 1966.

What awards has Season of Migration to the North won?

Season of Migration to the North has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1966.

Is Season of Migration to the North worth reading?

Season of Migration to the North is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in colonialism, identity, Sudan.