Description
The final installment of Naguib Mahfouz's acclaimed Cairo Trilogy, Sugar Street masterfully concludes an epic saga spanning three generations of a Cairo family. As the aging patriarch, al-Sayyid Ahmad Abd al-Jawad, reflects on his legacy, his grandchildren navigate a rapidly changing Egypt, embracing vastly different ideologies from communism to religious fundamentalism. This novel offers a poignant exploration of tradition versus modernity, faith, and political upheaval, all rendered with Mahfouz's signature blend of profound insight and captivating storytelling. It brings the sweeping narrative of family, love, and societal transformation to a powerful and resonant close.
Available Editions
paperback
Anchor Books
Published Jan 1, 2011
331 pages
ISBN: 9780307947123
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Details
First Published
1957
Language
eng
Translation
From: ara
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Sugar Street by Naguib Mahfouz.