Mahfouz, Naguib , Stock, Raymond
The Coffeehouse
- ISBN 13:
- 9789774163517
- author:
- Mahfouz, Naguib , Stock, Raymond
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- The American University in Cairo Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 145
- Dimensions:
- 20.32 x 13.21 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A nostalgic and poignant tale of friendship and the enduring power of memory, set against the backdrop of Egypt's tumultuous 20th century. In this beautifully written novel, Najīb Maḥfūẓ weaves a personal and historical narrative that spans seven decades, tracing the lives of five young friends as they navigate love, loss, and transformation. Their story is inextricably linked to the humble coffeehouse, Qushtumur, where they find refuge from the world around them. As their nation undergoes profound change, from the Free Officers coup to the redemption of 1973, the boys' lives are shaped by the simmering uncertainties of the transitional 1980s. Through a seamless stream of personal triumphs and tragedies, MaḥfūẦz masterfully captures the essence of a bygone era, one that is both deeply rooted in cultural heritage and universally relatable.
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