Mahfouz, Naguib
The Cairo Trilogy (Everyman's Library classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857152487
- author:
- Mahfouz, Naguib
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 1354
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 14 x 6.4 cm
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Naguib Mahfouz's epic trilogy of colonial Egypt is presented here in one volume for the first time. Set against the backdrop of Britain's occupation, this engrossing story follows three generations of a Muslim family as they navigate the challenges of modernity and turmoil. The novels explore the complex relationships within the family, from the strict patriarch to his gentle wife and children, each struggling to find their place in a rapidly changing world. As the years span the two World Wars, the family's trials mirror those of their turbulent country, filled with compelling drama, earthy humour, and remarkable insight. This trilogy is a masterful achievement, offering a vivid tapestry of an evolving Egypt and a profound exploration of the human experience.
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