The Republic of False Truths

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By Alaa Al Aswany

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The Republic of False Truths is a compelling narrative set during the Egyptian revolution of 2011. It intricately weaves the lives of a diverse cast of characters, each struggling with their own personal and societal conflicts amidst a backdrop of political upheaval. The story delves into themes of truth, justice, and change as individuals from different social strata experience the tumult of a nation on the brink of transformation.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by stories that delve into social dynamics and political upheaval, offering an intimate look at the lives of diverse characters amidst moments of national turmoil. Its narrative brings a blend of personal drama and larger sociopolitical themes, making it a compelling choice for readers interested in exploring the complexities of society undergoing change.

The Republic of False Truths

'Al Aswany is a voice worth hearing from a country of which we know far too little.' - Sunday Times

'Al Aswany is a voice worth hearing from a country of which we know far too little.' Sunday Times

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Glorious Observer

Amazing Andre Aciman

Masterly Sunday Times

Blistering Financial Times

General Alwany is a pious man who loves his family. He also tortures and kills enemies of the state.

Under the regime of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt is gripped by cronyism, religious hypocrisy, and the oppressive military. Now, however, the regime faces its greatest crisis. The idealistic young from different backgrounds - engineers, teachers, medical students, and among them the general's daughter - have come together to challenge the status quo.

Euphoria mounts as Mubarak is toppled and love blossoms across class divides, but can it last?

'Rooted in first-hand experience, this searing account of the short-lived 2011 Egyptian revolution blends knockabout satire with real polemical anger.' - Daily Mail

'A powerful book in the vein of a great Russian or South American social novel . . . Al Aswany is a writer of great talent, a rare man whose courage is not merely literary.' - Le Figaro

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The Republic of False Truths by Alaa Al Aswany is praised for its masterful depiction of a failed revolution, drawing comparisons to the works of Joseph Conrad and Mario Vargas Llosa. Critics highlight its blend of satire with real anger, rooted in the 2011 Egyptian revolution. Acclaimed for its bravery, humour, and deep societal critique, the novel offers a poignant exploration of personal and political disillusionment, yet maintains a flicker of hope for the future.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571347612

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

Translated by S. R. Fellowes

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 381g

Pages: 464

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Alaa Al Aswany Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Alaa Al Aswany originally trained as a dentist and retains his own dental practice in Cairo. The Yacoubian Building has sold over one million copies worldwide and was the bestselling novel in the Arab world for over five years. His work has been translated into more than thirty languages and published in over one hundred countries. He speaks Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. Al Aswany has received many awards internationally, including the Bashrahil Award for the Arabic novel, the Kafavis Award from Greece, and the Grinzane Cavour Award from Italy, and was named by The Times as one of the fifty best authors to have been translated into English over the last fifty years. In 2016, he was appointed a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres of France.