The Manifestation of Folk Heritage Culture in Narrative Fiction: Desert Literature: A Critical Approach

Abstract

The preservation of folk heritage is not confined merely to its collection and safeguarding; rather, it also entails transmitting and presenting it to future generations so that they may comprehend and embrace it as an integral part of their identity and as a profound bond with the land and the motherland. In this regard, the Algerian novel has striven diligently to revive this popular cultural heritage by inscribing it within its narrative structures, thereby ensuring its vitality, continuity, and circulation. Therefore, this research sheds light on women in southern Algeria, namely, the Sahara, and their relationships with this folk heritage, which is distinguished by its desert rituals and unique environment. For the purposes of this study, a descriptive critical approach is adopted to achieve the intended objectives.