Adrift On The Nile by Naguib Mahfouz
Set against the backdrop of 1960s Cairo, this novel delves into the lives of a group of disillusioned intellectuals who gather nightly on a houseboat to escape the oppressive realities of their society. Through their conversations and interactions, the narrative explores themes of existential despair, moral ambiguity, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. As the characters grapple with their own personal crises and the broader social upheavals around them, the story paints a vivid portrait of a generation caught between tradition and modernity, ultimately questioning the very essence of freedom and identity.
The 14946th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1966
- Nationality
- Egyptian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- Arabic
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Adrift on the Nile
- Chitchat on the Nile
- Razgovori Na Nilu
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