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23
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This article offers an ecological analysis of Malika Mokeddem's novel N'Zid (2001), moving beyond postcolonial and anthropocentric interpretations. It centers on the protagonist Nora's individuation, arguing this process is intrinsically linked to her evolving relationship with the aquatic environment from which she emerges. The article aims to situate N'Zid within an ecological perspective, particularly relevant in the Anthropocene, an era compelling a reassessment of humanity's place. Echoing Bruno Latour, addressing inter-relationality is essential as the stable physical framework of the Moderns becomes unstable. This view necessitates rethinking environmental issues and encourages a scientific interpretation of the novel, drawing on neurosciences, ecological studies, and French eco-philosophy rooted in Gilbert Simondon's work.
Recommended Citation
Klein, Laura C.. "Aquatic Interrelations in Malika Mokeddem’s Novel N’Zid (2001)." Green Humanities: A Journal of Ecological Thought in Literature, Philosophy & the Arts, vol. 5, 2025 .
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