In this profound work by Hassan Aourid, the narrative unfolds through a captivating dialogue between two characters, 'He' and 'I', representing different facets of the self. This literary device allows for a deep exploration of Morocco's complex socio-political landscape, identity, and history. The conversations are steeped in 'Shajan'—a unique blend of sorrow, melancholy, and nostalgia—as they tackle themes of disillusionment, the weight of the past, linguistic duality, and personal reflection. It is a masterful and melancholic meditation on the conversations that define a nation and the sorrows that shape an individual.