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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Other titles in the Cairo Trilogy series:Palace of Desire (Cairo Trilogy #2)by Naguib Mahfouz
AwardsWinner 1988 Nobel Prize for Literature
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The second volume of the highly acclaimed Cairo Trilogy from the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Filled with compelling drama, earthy humor, and remarkable insight, Palace Of Desire is the unforgettable story of the violent clash between ideals and realities, dreams and desires. Review:"Mahfouz tell the story of the Palace of Desire with sensitivity and humor, offering deep insights into the human condition." Philadelphia Inquirer Review:"Palace of Desire is, like its predecessor, a grand novel of ideas...a marvelous read." Washington Post Review:"His towering strength as a writer is his luminous specificity. All the magic, mystery and suffering of Egypt in the 1920s are conveyed on a human scale." New York Times Book Review Review:"A splendid achievement." Kirkus Reviews Review:"The Egyptian novelist is above all a master storyteller." San Francisco Chronicle Review:"A masterpiece...this family saga is well served by a scintillating translation." Publishers Weekly Review:"In Palace of Desire we see the intricate and complex tragedy of patriarchy working itself out through succeeding generations." Chicago Tribune About the AuthorNaguib Mahfouz was born in Cairo in 1911 and began writing when he was seventeen. A student of philosophy and an avid reader, he has been influenced by many Western writers, including Flaubert, Balzac, Zola, Camus, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and, above all, Proust. He has more than thirty novels to his credit, ranging from his earliest historical romances to his most recent experimental novels. In 1988, Mahfouz was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. He lives in the Cairo suburb of Agouza. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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