Alaa Al Aswany | Literary Fiction

The Yacoubian Building by Alaa Al Aswany

Name: The Yacoubian Building by Alaa Al Aswany
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 0060878134
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A Modern Egyptian Bestselling Novel of Cairo Society, Class Conflict, and Political Corruption

Set inside a decaying 1930s Art Deco apartment building in downtown Cairo, Alaa Al Aswany's internationally acclaimed debut weaves together the lives of residents from every social stratum of modern Egyptian society.

The narrative contrasts Zaki Bey el Dessouki, an aging Francophile aristocrat facing eviction, with Taha el Shazli, a doorman's son who turns to Islamic extremism after being rejected from the police academy due to class bias, alongside Busayna, a young woman struggling against economic exploitation.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Alaa Al Aswany's bestselling novel offers a candid, groundbreaking portrait of contemporary Cairo dealing with political corruption, religious tension, and social disparity. Perfect for readers of Naguib Mahfouz, Orhan Pamuk, and Tayeb Salih.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Harper Perennial

Pages: 255

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 2006

ISBN: 9780060878139

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