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Palace Walk
Book • 1950
Palace Walk is a novel by Naguib Mahfouz that follows the life of al-Sayyid Ahmad Abd al-Jawad, a strict patriarch, and his family in Cairo during the period between World War I and the Egyptian Revolution of 1919.
The novel delves into themes of power, tradition, and cultural change against the backdrop of colonial Egypt.
It introduces readers to a complex family dynamic, where each character navigates personal desires and societal expectations amidst political upheaval.
The novel delves into themes of power, tradition, and cultural change against the backdrop of colonial Egypt.
It introduces readers to a complex family dynamic, where each character navigates personal desires and societal expectations amidst political upheaval.
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