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The Quarter

by Naguib Mahfouz, Elif Shafak, Roger Allen
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Vivid glimpses into Cairo's beating heart.

"The Quarter" could be a good read for those who are interested in exploring the rich culture and history of Cairo. Mahfouz's writing plunges readers right into the city, making for a captivating and immersive experience. The stories offer a unique glimpse into the lives and thoughts of the people of Cairo, and the author has a nuanced understanding of the intricacies of human relationships. Overall, "The Quarter" is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of this vibrant city.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Naguib Mahfouz, Elif Shafak, Roger Allen
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ISBN: 9780863563751
Authors: Naguib Mahfouz, Elif Shafak, Roger Allen
Publisher: Saqi Books
Date of Publication: 2019-09-24
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.44
(rated by 464 readers)

Description

Meet the people of Cairo's Gamaliya quarter. There is Nabqa, son of Adam the waterseller who can only speak truths; the beautiful and talented Tawhida who does not age with time; Ali Zaidan, the gambler, late to love; and Boss Saqr who stashes his money above the bath. A neighbourhood of demons, dancing and sweet halva, the quarter keeps quiet vigil over the secrets of all who live there.This collection by pre-eminent Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz was recently discovered among his old papers. Found with a slip of paper titled 'for publishing 1994', they are published here for the first time. Resplendent with Mahfouz's delicate and poignant observations of everyday happenings, these lively stories take the reader deep into the beating heart of Cairo.
 

Vivid glimpses into Cairo's beating heart.

"The Quarter" could be a good read for those who are interested in exploring the rich culture and history of Cairo. Mahfouz's writing plunges readers right into the city, making for a captivating and immersive experience. The stories offer a unique glimpse into the lives and thoughts of the people of Cairo, and the author has a nuanced understanding of the intricacies of human relationships. Overall, "The Quarter" is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of this vibrant city.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.