Description
In this searing novel, a woman embarks on a desperate search for her vanished husband, a quest that plunges her into the heart of a suffocating Cairo. As she navigates a world dominated by brutal patriarchy and bureaucratic decay, her personal investigation becomes a profound exploration of her own identity and purpose. The protagonist, a disillusioned chemist trapped in a dead-end job, grapples with existential questions, seeking the elusive vision and meaning she was born to discover. Through her harrowing journey, the author crafts a powerful indictment of societal oppression and a testament to the enduring human spirit.
Available Editions
paperback
Zed Books
Published Jan 1, 1991
114 pages
ISBN: 9781856490092
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Details
First Published
1991
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Searching by Nawal El Saadawi.