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The Harafish

Naguib Mahfouz

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Description:In this captivating novel, Mahfouz chronicles he dramatic history of the al-Nagi family - a family that moves, over many generations, from the heights of power and glory to the depths of decadence and decay. The Harafish begins with the tale of Ashur al-Nagi, a man who grows from humble origins to become a great leader, a legend among the common people - the harafish of the title. Generation after generation, however, Ashur's descendants grow further from his legendary example, losing touch with their origins and squandering their large fortunes, marrying prostitutes and developing bitter and eventually fatal rivalries. And yet, a small hope always remains that one day they will produce a Nagi who can restore their name to its former glory.A mythic tale for a modern audience, The Harafish is a compelling display of the weaknesses of the human character - pride, dishonesty, lust, greed - and of the greatness that we are capable of when we overcome them.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Harafish. To get started finding The Harafish, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 406

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Transworld Digital

Release: 2013

ISBN: 144816849X

Description: In this captivating novel, Mahfouz chronicles he dramatic history of the al-Nagi family - a family that moves, over many generations, from the heights of power and glory to the depths of decadence and decay. The Harafish begins with the tale of Ashur al-Nagi, a man who grows from humble origins to become a great leader, a legend among the common people - the harafish of the title. Generation after generation, however, Ashur's descendants grow further from his legendary example, losing touch with their origins and squandering their large fortunes, marrying prostitutes and developing bitter and eventually fatal rivalries. And yet, a small hope always remains that one day they will produce a Nagi who can restore their name to its former glory.A mythic tale for a modern audience, The Harafish is a compelling display of the weaknesses of the human character - pride, dishonesty, lust, greed - and of the greatness that we are capable of when we overcome them.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Harafish. To get started finding The Harafish, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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