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The story follows Nader, a young public prosecutor, as he navigates his new posting in rural Upper Egypt. His encounter with Huda, a woman fleeing an abusive marriage, sets off a chain of events marked by sectarian tensions and violence. As unexplained killings and arson grip the village, Nader faces challenges from uncooperative locals and a corrupt police force, complicating his quest for justice. Their intertwined struggles highlight the broader themes of ignorance, poverty, and societal conflict, echoing the literary influences of Tawfiq al-Hakim.
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The House of the Coptic Woman, Ashraf El-Ashmawi
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- Released
- 2023
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- Subtitle
- A Novel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ashraf El-Ashmawi
- Publisher
- American University in Cairo Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781649032539
- Series
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- The story follows Nader, a young public prosecutor, as he navigates his new posting in rural Upper Egypt. His encounter with Huda, a woman fleeing an abusive marriage, sets off a chain of events marked by sectarian tensions and violence. As unexplained killings and arson grip the village, Nader faces challenges from uncooperative locals and a corrupt police force, complicating his quest for justice. Their intertwined struggles highlight the broader themes of ignorance, poverty, and societal conflict, echoing the literary influences of Tawfiq al-Hakim.