Three modern Arabic novels from Libya and Egypt are discussed on my Goodreads profile: Ibrahim Al-Kona’s Anubis, and two by Naguib Mahfouz—The Thief and the Dogs, and Adrift on the Nile Despite the relative geographical proximities, each of the three works uniquely addresses facets of human life involving power, identity, purpose, location, and personal whim.
“Packed within this rather short novella is a bewildering search for oneself amid solitude, the disorientations of desire, and a rise and loss of a sense of place and of power. … “ Remainder of this essay here.
“ Fast pace and action-fueled, with unexpected twists and turns forcing unintended consequences. this novella involves a main character (Said Mahran) who is conflicted by the search for societal justice based on ideals of creating a newer, better society, while being persuaded or manipulated towards questionable action in service of such a quest. …” Continue reading here.
And, finally: “ Roughly the third installment of Mahfouz’s critique on the Egyptian society in the wake of July Republic/1952 Revolution-Coup. …” Continue reading here
—Crouton
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