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Set in a vibrant Cairo neighborhood, this epic narrative explores the lives of its inhabitants over generations, who grapple with their heritage and the legacy of their ancestor, Gebelawi. The characters, from a proud feudal lord to a liberating savior, embody the struggles of human existence, often repeating the patterns of their forebears. Mahfouz's storytelling weaves a rich tapestry that reveals profound spiritual truths and human suffering, establishing him as a pivotal figure in modern Arabic literature.
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Children of the Alley, Nagib Mahfuz
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- Released
- 2024
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nagib Mahfuz
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 576
- ISBN13
- 9781035907311
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Africa, Egypt
- First published
- 1959
- Original title
- أولاد حارتنا
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Set in a vibrant Cairo neighborhood, this epic narrative explores the lives of its inhabitants over generations, who grapple with their heritage and the legacy of their ancestor, Gebelawi. The characters, from a proud feudal lord to a liberating savior, embody the struggles of human existence, often repeating the patterns of their forebears. Mahfouz's storytelling weaves a rich tapestry that reveals profound spiritual truths and human suffering, establishing him as a pivotal figure in modern Arabic literature.