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Palace Of Desire

From the Nobel Prizewinning author
By Naguib Mahfouz
Series: Cairo Trilogy
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Palace of Desire by Naguib Mahfouz continues the saga of the al-Sayyid family set against the backdrop of 1920s Cairo. The novel delves into the complex dynamics of a family grappling with societal changes, personal dilemmas, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. As the characters navigate love, ambition, and identity, they must confront the shifting landscapes of both their city and their lives.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the rich tapestry of life in early 20th-century Cairo, as it delves into themes of family, tradition, and personal struggles. It offers an insightful look at the characters' intricate relationships and the societal transformations they experience.

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Palace Of Desire

Follows the Al Jawad family into the awakening world of the 1920's and the sometimes violent clash between Islamic ideals, personal dreams and modern realities. Having given up his vices after his son's death, ageing patriarch Al-Sayyid Ahmad pursues an arousing lute-player - only to find she has married his eldest son.

The second volume in the celebrated Cairo Trilogy.

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The second volume in the celebrated Cairo Trilogy.

The sensual and provocative second volume in the Cairo Trilogy, Palace Of Desire follows the Al Jawad family into the awakening world of the 1920s and the sometimes violent clash between Islamic ideals, personal dreams, and modern realities.

Having given up his vices after his son's death, ageing patriarch Al-Sayyid Ahmad pursues an arousing lute-player—only to find she has married his eldest son. His rebellious children struggle to move beyond his domination as they test the loosening reins of societal and parental control.

Ahmad's youngest son, in an unforgettable portrayal of unrequited love, ardently courts the sophisticated daughter of a rich Europeanised family.

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Palace Of Desire by Naguib Mahfouz is widely regarded as a masterpiece, often compared to works by Tolstoy, and praised for its captivating storytelling. Reviewers highlight its entertainment value and literary prowess, with some considering Mahfouz a masterful writer on par with European greats. The book is described as an engaging and unmissable saga.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552995818

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 1994

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

"Naguib Mahfouz was most prominent literary figure in the Arab world of the Twentieth Century, best known for his Cairo Trilogy (Palace Walk, Palace of Desire and Sugar Walk), which became an international bestseller. He was born in Cairo in 1911 and lived in the suburb of Agouza with his wife and two daughters for the rest of his life. He published more than thirty novels as well as many collections of short stories, plays and screenplays. In 1988, Mr Mahfouz was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, the first Arab writer to win it. In 1994, after the publication of a novel that led him into trouble with Egypt's religious authorities, an attempt was made on his life, but he died peacefully in 2006, aged 94."

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