Mahfouz, Naguib
Palace of Desire (The Cairo Trilogy)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552995818
- author:
- Mahfouz, Naguib
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Black Swan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 432
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Palace of Desire is a masterpiece of modern Arabic literature. Set against the backdrop of 1920s Cairo, this novel explores the complex relationships within one family as they navigate the changing world around them. As Al-Sayyid Ahmad struggles to come to terms with his own mortality, he becomes increasingly obsessed with a young lute player who has captured his heart. But when she marries his eldest son, his plans are foiled and his grip on reality begins to slip. Meanwhile, his children must confront the loosening reins of societal control and the constraints of their own family dynamics. This vivid portrayal of a family in turmoil offers a powerful exploration of love, loss, and identity in a time of great upheaval.
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