Description
In the heart of bustling Cairo stands the Yacoubian Building, a once-grand edifice now mirroring the complex realities of modern Egypt. Within its walls, a diverse cast of characters navigates a landscape of political corruption, suppressed desires, and the growing shadows of religious extremism. Their intertwined lives, from a disillusioned aristocrat to a young man drawn to fundamentalism, converge in a powerful narrative that exposes the hopes, heartbreaks, and hypocrisies of a nation. This internationally acclaimed novel offers a vivid and unflinching portrait of human resilience and the search for meaning amidst societal upheaval.
Available Editions
paperback
American Univ in Cairo Press
Published Jan 1, 2004
280 pages
ISBN: 9789774248627
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Details
First Published
2005
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Yacoubian Building by Alaa Al Aswany.