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The tumultuous alley of this rich classic is inhabited by a delightful Egyptian family, but is also the setting for a second, hidden, and more daring story: the spiritual history of humankind. The men and women of a modern Cairo neighborood unwittingly reenact the lives of their holy ancestors: from the feudal lord who disowns one son for diabolical pride and puts another to the test, to the savior of a succeeding generation who frees his people from bondage. This new edition with re-designed cover is part of a special project to embrace, celebrate, and honor the literary legacy of Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz.
The infamous alley of this rich, intricate and formerly banned novel (first published in Arabic in 1959) is inhabited by a modern Egyp...
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-15%| Title | Children of the Alley |
| Language | Arabic |
| Subject | Novels |
| Author | Naguib Mahfouz |
| ISBN | 9789778616200 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Native Title | أولاد حارتنا |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Pages | 567 |
| Native Author Name | نجيب محفوظ |
| Size | 20 cm |
