a Tangier bEat Pre-Luminary
Explore the pre-luminary beat books of Tangier with 'A Tangier Beat.' Discover iconic literary works and authors that shaped the vibrant beat culture in this historic city.
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Proud Beggars
by Albert Cossery
Arab vagabonds with nothing to lose baffle Nour El Dine, the police inspector, in his efforts to solve a murder at Amina's brothel.
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Let it Come Down
by Paul Bowles
Nelson Dyar, a man without aims or values, reaches North Africa after giving up his job as a New York bank clerk and is drawn into the unfamiliar world of Tangier's expatriate community. He falls into a meaningless relationship with Hadija, a young prostitute, who is also the object of an alcoholic lesbian heiress's affections.
