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Literary Fiction· Egypt

The Cairo Trilogy

by Naguib Mahfouz
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 19571360 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Cairo Trilogy by Naguib Mahfouz is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1957. Mahfouz's Nobel Prize-winning trilogy—Palace Walk, Palace of Desire, Sugar Street—follows the Al-Jawad family across three generations in Cairo from World War I to 1952. The supreme achievement of Arabic fiction is a vast, compassionate portrait of Egyptian life and society. Themes of Egypt, family, tradition run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1957.

Book Details

AuthorNaguib Mahfouz
Published1957
Country of Origin🇪🇬 Egypt
LanguageEnglish
Pages1360
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781400031467
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇪🇬 Egypt

This book is part of Egypt's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
195710
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Naguib Mahfouz
Egypt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cairo Trilogy about?

Mahfouz's Nobel Prize-winning trilogy—Palace Walk, Palace of Desire, Sugar Street—follows the Al-Jawad family across three generations in Cairo from World War I to 1952. The supreme achievement of Arabic fiction is a vast, compassionate portrait of Egyptian life and society.

Who wrote The Cairo Trilogy?

The Cairo Trilogy was written by Naguib Mahfouz, from Egypt. First published in 1957.

What awards has The Cairo Trilogy won?

The Cairo Trilogy has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1957.

Is The Cairo Trilogy worth reading?

The Cairo Trilogy is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Egypt, family, tradition.

Where can I buy The Cairo Trilogy?

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What category is The Cairo Trilogy?

The Cairo Trilogy is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Cairo Trilogy from?

The Cairo Trilogy originates from Egypt's literary tradition. Explore more books from Egypt on our country page.

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