Heart of the Night (Modern Arabic Novels (Hardcover))

Heart of the Night (Modern Arabic Novels (Hardcover))

A classic Mahfouz story exploring themes of marriage across class lines, spirituality, and the harsh realities of a precarious life.

Jaafar Ibrahim Sayyed al-Rawi, the main character in this most recently translated Mahfouz novel, is guided by his motto, "let life be filled with holy madness to the last breath." He narrates his life story to a friend during one long night in a caf? in old Cairo. Through a series of bad decisions, he has lost everything: his family, his position in society, and his fortune. A man driven by his passions, he married a beautiful Bedouin nomad for love, and as a consequence pays a punishingly high price. From a life of comfort with a promising future guaranteed by his wealthy grandfather, he descends to the spartan life of a pauper, after being disinherited. Jaafar faces his tribulations with surprising stoicism and hope, sustained by his strong convictions, his spirituality, his sense of mission, and his deep desire to bring social justice to his people.

Country	USA
Author	Naguib Mahfouz
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	1
EISBN	9781617973062
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	The American University in Cairo Press
Manufacturer	The American University in Cairo Press
NumberOfPages	109
PublicationDate	2011-03-01
Publisher	The American University in Cairo Press
ReleaseDate	2011-03-01
Studio	The American University in Cairo Press

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