The Day the Leader Was Killed
Description
In the tumultuous Egypt of 1981, as the nation grapples with modernization, a middle-class Cairene family finds their lives intertwined with the shifting political landscape. This novel, set against the backdrop of President Anwar Sadat's era, unfolds through the distinct voices of a devout patriarch, his struggling grandson, and the grandson's spirited fiancée. As the narrative builds towards the pivotal assassination of Sadat, the story masterfully weaves personal dramas with the era's profound societal changes. Experience the subtle irony and keen social observation that define the work of Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz, offering a timeless exploration of faith, family, and the human condition.
Available Editions
paperback
Anchor Books
Published Jan 1, 2000
102 pages
ISBN: 9780385499224
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Translation
From: ara
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