Essays of the Early Mubarak Years by Naguib Mahfouz (Paperback Book)

Name: Essays of the Early Mubarak Years by Naguib Mahfouz (Paperback Book)
Brand: GINGKO

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The long Egyptian struggle toward independence and freedom haunts Mahfouz\u2019s literary canon. While the author\u2019s own politics are usually cloaked in fiction, these brief essays clarify his unwavering belief in democracy, civilisation, tolerance and justice. These articles were published in al-Ahram newspaper in the tumultuous wake of Sadat\u2019s assassination, as Mubarak\u2019s early presidency survived an uprising in 1984, and then a mutiny in 1986. As such, they not only testify to Mahfouz\u2019s developing convictions but to the daily life and convulsions of the nation in which they formed.\nThe six years covered in the book were the last in which Mahfouz was active as a force in modern literature. While writing these essays, Mahfouz published, among other works, The Journey of Ibn Fattouma, and The\n\nEssays of the Early Mubarak Years\nThe Non-Fiction of Naguib Mahfouz: Volume III\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery u;