THE LOST MOTHERLAND IN MAGHREBIAN AUTHORS’ NOVELS: AMARA LAKHOUS AND AMOR DEKHIS

Currently, in Italy, the migration of individuals from the Maghreb has increased so dramatically that it is impossible to ignore. Accordingly, there has been an increase in the number of migrant writers originating from these countries. Researchers distinguish three stages of migrant literature, which are described in this article. this study offers a look at the writings of two Italianspeaking writers of Algerian origin: Amara Lakhous and Amor Dekhis. Both of these writers represent the third stage of Italian migrant literature, that is, the main feature of their writings is that they are fictional, rather than covering topics intensely connected to autobiography, which is typical of the first phrase of migrant literature. the decision to study these two authors in particular is due not only to their choice to write in the same genre (crime fiction) or to their ethnic origin, but, rather, it is due to the recurring theme in their works of the loss of their homeland. this article attempts to find similarities in the writings of Lakhous and Dekhis, such as their having chosen a new language in which to write; the modification of names; the personalisation of the women’s names and the meaning of this personalisation (Algyida, Ilaria, Bagià). Finally, this study explores the topic of homesickness, which is found in the books of both writers. Using Lakhous and Dekhis as examples, this article emphasises the fact that Italian migrant literature is not detached from contemporary Italian literature; indeed, it is an inseparable part of it.

Morocco and the Arab World During the Reign of Hasan II (1961–1999)

Relations with the Arab world formed one of the main lines of Morocco’s foreign policy in the post-independence period. In this respect, much attention was paid to relations with the Maghreb countries, especially Algeria and Mauritania. The paper’s main goal is to present and analyse relations of the Kingdom of Morocco with other Arab states during the rule of King Hasan II (1961–1999) in light of the events in the Middle East and North Africa. One of the key trends in the Moroccan foreign policy of that time was based on the aspiration to reclaim lands perceived as historical parts of the kingdom and to reinforce the sovereign statehood. Such plans were not welcome by the other states of the region and often led to disputes, such as the Western Sahara conflict. Considering the attitude of the Moroccan authorities towards the Arab-Israeli conflict, relations with Israel are also depicted in the work.