Said, Mekkawi

Cairo Swan Song

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ISBN 13:: 9789774169366
author:: Said, Mekkawi
format:: Paperback
publisher:: American University in Cairo Press, The
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Genre:: Books
Condition:: New
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Cairo Swan Song by Mekkawi Said is a poignant exploration of life in Cairo's streets. Through the story of Mustafa, a former student radical, we see the city's famous monuments and landmarks through the eyes of those who live and struggle there. As Mustafa navigates his own disillusionment with the society he once believed in, he finds himself caught between two worlds: one that values capitalism and another that clings to Islamist ideals. Meanwhile, the children of the streets wait for the city to take notice, their dreams and realities woven into a complex tapestry of overlapping lives. Set against the backdrop of Cairo's downtown neighborhood, this novel offers a powerful portrayal of a city in flux, where the old certainties are crumbling and new paths must be forged.

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