Description
In the heart of Cairo, a brutal and motiveless murder shatters the fragile peace of a brothel, setting in motion a chain of events that ripple through the city's underbelly. This gripping narrative follows Gohar, a former professor now living among the city's dispossessed, as he navigates the aftermath of the crime and the complex web of relationships it exposes. Albert Cossery masterfully explores themes of poverty, dignity, and the absurdities of human existence, all rendered in his signature style of detached yet profound observation. Proud Beggars is a stark and unforgettable portrait of life on the margins, where survival and morality often blur.
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paperback
New York Review Books
Published Jan 1, 2011
171 pages
ISBN: 9781590174425
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
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