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never Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz published for the rich talent, tales deluxe clear that in this excellent novel, first in Arabic in 1947 . One of his most famous (and his best by many as one), centers Midaq Alley dwellers teeming streets of Cairo behind. . . . more>>
By focusing on the lives of inhabitants of a small – but not quite poor neighborhood – Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz’s novel could be 1947 (wrongly dismissed) as “Melrose Place” in Cairo. But this is no pity Metalious series, readers of the West is that instead of “Midaq Alley,” calls the style of Christopher Isherwood, Armistead Maupin drawing spirit and characters of Rohinton Mistry. The excellent translations and Trevor Gassick make this remarkably fluid, elegant, humorous and son. Although
filmed in 1995, “El Callejon de los Milagros”, a famous Mexican movie with Selma Hayek, this novel never quite reached the audience it deserves. Like “Tales of the City,” “Midaq Alley” linking stories follows several characters who share little more than the pursuit of wealth, love affairs – and an address. The reader is introduced over a dozen characters, but the novel three fires: the cafe Kirsh, a married man with young men off the beaten customers, neighbors, flirting and friends (not to mention his wife indignantly), the fickle, young, beautiful Hamida who flits from man to man in search of wealth and comfort, and Abbas, who will join the British armed forces to earn enough money to earn more Hamida.
still other eccentric street are just as memorable: the terrible Zaita, who like a beggar on the local tyrant, he is “old” by unusual means (and their attitude and methods are remarkably similar Beggarmaster M. Mistry, “A Fine Balance”, 50 later) in writing; Dentistry Ms. Saniya Afifi, a widow, cosmetic rate cut to gain experience, a new man – and dismayed by the source camouflage their new dentures and suave, slick, duplicitous Ibrahim Faraj a stranger in the street, the Ghost Hamida far from his home in a world of luxury and debauchery they would never have thought possible.
the bottom of the Second World War, which presents an ironic residents of streets with a view to promoting the “outside” world – a chance that the two was short-lived and ephemeral. Scratch the surface and there is a moral tale about the ultimate dissatisfaction that materialism, which is to worship. But Mahfouz avoids the didactic presentation of his subjects, instead of an objective light, wake residents Midaq Alley in life.
Rating: 5.4
As in high school, I read my fair share of novels. The beginning of the novel is a bit confusing, but after the first few chapters it was a fascinating book on the lives of many people in an alley in Cairo. I have never read a novel that, as has been written. It jumps from story to story different characters, they seem at first nothing to do with each other, but when you get to the end to understand how the stories together. After I started reading this book, I could not let go. I was fascinated by the streets of Cairo, Mahfouz’s writing style and descriptions. It makes you want to read more works Mahfouz. I would also like to know more about the Cairo streets. ” It is a great book to read and fascinating.
Rating: 5.4
This novel is the perfect distillation Mafouz brilliance as a writer. A slice of life in Midaq Alley, the characters are carefully worked and different, with peculiarities. By Hamida Uum, a marriage for a wealthy woman Saniya Afify Zaitez broker has to cripple-maker, each a part of the tapestry of life, as lived in the alley.
Cairo trilogy Mafouz creates its own rhythm and style while adapting the novel format, is usually not found in Arabic literature when he began writing novels. Its plot revolves around the residents and their desire Midaq Alley all day for happiness, love and prosperity. Whether you are familiar with this author, or if this is your first novel Mafouz, it is an excellent example of the unique talent that allows the reader an intimate insight on the characters a glimpse of this great man in humanity.
Rating: 5.4
I read this for a literature class at school and everybody loved him so much, I bought all the books Mahfouz! It is amazing, and this book is a beautiful story. I grew up in the Middle East and in this book, read some of the Arab soap operas on TV! Mahfouz is a wonderful storyteller and his books offer rich insights into the cultural life of men and women in Egypt.
Rating: 5.5
This book is one of the best Mahfouz, one of the best authors around the world. Too lost in translation, but with only a basic understanding of the Middle East and Mahfouz, I think that can be overcome.
The main character of this book is actually the street itself. Mahfouz brings togther its people and weaves a fascinating story of love, hope, faith, and the impact of Western imperialism. But in the end, life goes on just in the alley, and in that Mahfouz reaffirms the beauty of life as we live it every day.
Rating: 5.4