How did Abdul Rahman Munif decide to depict the clash between tradition and modernity?
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Cities of Salt

Cities of Salt
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How did Abdul Rahman Munif decide to depict the clash between tradition and modernity?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed during the detailed descriptions of the desert and city life?
What impact do you think the historical context adds to the characters' struggles?