Description
Step into the vibrant world of early 20th-century Cairo with this seminal work, the first installment of Naguib Mahfouz's acclaimed Cairo Trilogy. The novel introduces the formidable al-Sayyid Ahmad Abd al-Jawad, a patriarch who governs his family with an iron fist yet harbors a hidden life of pleasure. As his wife Amina and their children navigate the constraints of tradition and the burgeoning desires of their own hearts, their personal dramas unfold against the backdrop of a nation on the cusp of immense change. Mahfouz masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of family life, societal shifts, and the enduring human spirit, offering a profound glimpse into a society grappling with modernity.
Available Editions
paperback
Anchor Books
Published Jan 1, 2011
533 pages
ISBN: 9780307947109
paperback
Anchor Books
Published Jan 1, 1991
514 pages
ISBN: 9780385264662
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Details
First Published
1956
Language
ara
Translation
From: ara
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