Aswany, Alaa Al

The Yacoubian Building

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ISBN 13:: 9780007243624
author:: Aswany, Alaa Al
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Harper Perennial
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2007
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 12.95 x 1.78 x 19.81 centimetres
Genre:: Modern fiction
Condition:: New
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The Yacoubian Building by Alaa Al Aswany is an exceptional Egyptian novel that explores the complexities of modern life in Cairo. Set against the backdrop of a dilapidated building, the story delves into the lives of its inhabitants, where religious fervour and promiscuity coexist with bribery and corruption. As Taha's career aspirations are dashed by unyielding corruption, hope turns to bitterness, leading to devastating consequences. This superb novel is an impassioned celebration and a ruthless dissection of Egyptian society, revealing its many contradictions. A powerful exploration of the human condition, The Yacoubian Building offers a thought-provoking insight into the challenges faced by those living in a society dominated by dishonesty.

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