Palace Walk : From the Nobel Prizewinning author by Naguib Mahfouz 9780552995801

Palace Walk : From the Nobel Prizewinning author

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Discover the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz, hailed as 'The...
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Discover the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz, hailed as 'The Arab Tolstoy'. This captivating tale, lauded as 'shamelessly entertaining' by The Guardian and 'luminous' by The New York Times, offers a mesmerising glimpse into a family and nation grappling with change amidst centuries of tradition.

Set in Cairo during the British occupation following the Great War, 'Palace Walk' introduces readers to the Al Jawad family. At its centre is Ahmad, a shopkeeper who rigidly adheres to Qur'anic principles by day, yet indulges in Cairo's nocturnal pleasures by night. A domestic despot, Ahmad confines his long-suffering wife and daughters behind latticed windows, whilst his sons cower under his iron rule.

This gripping narrative forms the opening of the revered Cairo Trilogy, widely regarded as the magnum opus of the 20th century's most influential Arab novelist. Prepare to be transported to a world of conflicting desires, societal expectations, and the inexorable march of progress in this unforgettable literary journey.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780552995801
Book Author: Naguib Mahfouz
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Black Swan
Book Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Book Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 33 cm
Book Publication Date: 1994-08-01
Book Pagination: 512 pages
Book Weight: 354g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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