Palace Walk by Naguib Mahfouz
The novel is set in Cairo during World War I and revolves around the life of a conservative Muslim family. The patriarch, a shopkeeper, has two wives and several children, and the story explores the dynamics within the family, particularly the tyrannical father's relationships with his wives and children. As the family navigates through a changing society, they encounter various challenges including political unrest, societal norms, and the struggle between tradition and modernity.
The 1205th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1956
- Nationality
- Egyptian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 500-600
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Arabic
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- 64th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 453rd on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 530th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)