Midaq Alley by Najib Mahfuz
Set in an old Cairo neighborhood during World War II, the novel delves into the lives of the residents of a bustling alley, offering a tapestry of human experiences and social issues. Through the stories of a diverse cast of characters, including a young beauty dreaming of a better life, a wealthy businessman seeking love, a cafe owner yearning for his past, and others, the narrative explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for personal fulfillment. The alley serves as a microcosm of society, reflecting the larger cultural and political changes occurring in Egypt at the time, and the characters' intertwined lives illustrate the complexities of human nature and the universal quest for happiness and meaning.
The 1975th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1947
- Nationality
- Egyptian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 250-300
- Words
- 65,000
- Original Language
- Arabic
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