Description
In 1960s Cairo, the Karnak Café becomes a living stage where everyday talk turns into a mirror of a nation under strain. Through the voices of three intertwined figures, the novella traces how political upheaval, fear, and loyalty reshape private lives—especially as arrests, interrogations, and the machinery of power close in. Mahfouz captures the era’s tensions with his signature blend of realism and psychological insight, using conversation as both refuge and indictment. At its heart, the book explores love and betrayal, the cost of dissent, and the fragile ways people try to preserve dignity when history moves too fast.
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Published Jan 1, 2011
ISBN: 9781299270879
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Details
First Published
1974
Language
eng
Translation
From: ara
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Karnak Cafe by Naguib Mahfouz.