"THE ROOTING OF MARGINAL LITERATURE IN CONTEMPORARY ALGERIAN NOVELS THROUGH THE "DETECTIVE NOVEL”, CASE STUDY: “BIMADA TAHLUMU DI’AB?” (WHAT DO WOLVES DREAM OF?)

Abstract

The diversity experienced by the Arab novel in general, and the Algerian one in particular, in terms of genres, themes, and visions, has made it one of the most prevalent and esteemed literary genres. The Algerian novel has always been, and continues to be, pioneering in establishing its place from its foundational stage to the present day.

This study concluded that the Algerian novelistic achievement distinguished itself by undergoing radical transformations, especially after falling into the trap of commercialism and merely seeking profit at the expense of the true purpose of literature; this is particularly evident in what is known as the detective novel. This was confirmed by Yasmina Khadra's novel “Bimada Tahlumu Di’ab?” (What Do Wolves Dream of?)