Description
In this allegorical tale, Ismail Kadare reimagines ancient Egypt as a chilling police state where the construction of monumental pyramids becomes a symbol of absolute power and societal control. Pharaoh Cheops, initially resistant to the macabre obsession with death and monumental building, finds himself entangled in a system of intimidation and forced labor designed to oppress his people. As the pyramids rise, they transform from potential tombs into instruments of fear, reflecting a timeless exploration of tyranny, resistance, and the human cost of unchecked ambition. Kadare masterfully crafts a narrative that is both a historical reimagining and a profound commentary on the nature of power.
Available Editions
paperback
Arcade Pub.
Published Jan 1, 1996
161 pages
ISBN: 9781559703147
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Details
First Published
1992
Language
eng
Translation
From: alb
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