M’Hashish
M’Hashish by Mohammed Mrabet, published by City Lights Publishers in November 1969, is a collection of short stories that explores an alternate world through the lens of unique experiences. This edition spans 56 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a glimpse into narratives that reflect on the concept of m’hashish, a term that signifies both a literal and figurative state of being influenced by hashish.
The stories delve into the unpredictable behaviors and outcomes associated with this state, presenting a range of desirable and questionable results. Through these tales, Mrabet invites readers to consider the complexities of life and perception. This collection is part of a broader body of work that includes various legends and stories, showcasing Mrabet’s distinctive storytelling style.
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“Ah,” said Hassan, “I don’t believe in the world. There’s another world where life is different.”
These are stories of that world. The word m’hashish (equivalent in Moghrebi of “behashished” or “full of hashish”) is used only in a literal sense, but also figuratively, to describe a person whose behavior seems irrational or unexpected. The tales here deal with some of the possible results, desirable and questionable, of being in that state.
Mohammed Mrabet was born in Tangier around 1940. Since 1965, Paul Bowles has taped and translated numerous strange legends and lively stories recounted by Mrabet: Love with a Few Hairs (novel), The Lemon (novel), The Boy Who Set Fire (stories), Harmless Poisons, Blameless Sins (stories), The Beach Cafe & Look & Move On (autobiography), and The Big Mirror (novella).
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