In a prominent academic setting, the large lecture hall of the Faculty of Letters and Languages—Foreign Languages Complex hosted the national conference titled "Resistance and Revolution Literature in Arabic and Foreign Writings" on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. This scientific event coincided with a dual celebration: the 50th anniversary of the university's establishment and the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the glorious Algerian Liberation Revolution.
The conference served as a prestigious academic platform bringing together scholars, researchers, and writers who analyzed and studied Algerian literary output during the colonial period, highlighting its vital role in documenting popular suffering and rallying international support for the Algerian cause. The analysis of various literary forms, including poetry, prose, and drama, was central to the discussions, demonstrating how they contributed to shaping national consciousness. The speakers also explored the literary resistance experiences in the Arab world, focusing on the common struggles against colonialism and how literature reflected this shared struggle. They also addressed global models of resistance literature, analyzing their impact on Algerian writers and how literature transcended geographical boundaries to become a global voice calling for freedom.
This scientific conference represents a significant step in preserving national memory and renewing contemporary cultural discourse. It emphasizes the importance of intergenerational communication, serving as a knowledge bridge linking the past of resistance with the present of development and the future of creativity.
In conclusion, the participants emphasized the vitality of resistance literature and its renewed ability to inspire future generations. It is not merely historical documentation but a blazing torch that lights the way for emerging generations toward a future worthy of the sacrifices of ancestors and the aspirations of descendants