Description
Spanning generations, this epic novel traces the rise and unraveling of the al-Nagi family—from Ashur al-Nagi’s humble beginnings and legendary leadership to the slow erosion of wealth, honor, and influence that follows. As rivalries, moral compromises, and shifting loyalties reshape the family’s fortunes, the community’s elite watch anxiously, convinced that the al-Nagi name can no longer threaten their privileges—until a new figure emerges from among the harafish, the overlooked common people. With Mahfouz’s signature blend of social realism and sweeping historical vision, the story explores how power is inherited, how it is squandered, and how it can be reclaimed from unexpected quarters. At its heart, the novel is a meditation on class, identity, and the enduring struggle between the ruling order and the forces that rise beneath it.
Available Editions
paperback
Anchor
Published Jun 15, 2016
418 pages
ISBN: 9780525431626
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Details
First Published
1977
Language
eng
Translation
From: ara
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Harafish by Naguib Mahfouz.