Maohfauoz, Najaib
The Harafish
- ISBN 13:
- 9780385423359
- author:
- Maohfauoz, Najaib
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 15.75 x 2.54 x 23.62 centimetres
- Genre:
- General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Harafish by Naguib Mahfouz is an epic novel that explores the dramatic history of one family's rise and fall. From humble beginnings to great leadership, the story follows Ashur al-Nagi as he grows into legend among his people. However, with each generation, his descendants grow further from their noble example, losing touch with their origins and squandering fortunes. The community watches over the al-Nagi family with a wary eye, fearing they will lose their privileges. Yet, it is not until one of them finds power among The Harafish, or the common people, that the glory of the name is restored through the strength of numbers and passion. This fluently translated novel makes for engrossing reading. A notable work in Mahfouz's oeuvre, The Harafish offers a unique perspective on the human experience, one that owes little to Western inspiration and is likely his most successful experiment in recent decades.