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Afrah Al-Qubba

A psychological and social novel set within a theater troupe whose members find their personal lives exposed through a dramatic performance. With Naguib Mahfouz's distinctive style, reality and performance intertwine to explore identity, guilt, truth, and the complexity of human nature.

About this book

"Wedding Song" (Afrah Al Qubba) takes readers into the world of theater, where a troupe stages a play that exposes the private lives of its own members. As the story unfolds, reality and performance become increasingly intertwined, revealing hidden secrets and personal conflicts. Narrated from multiple perspectives, the novel offers a layered understanding of its characters and events. Mahfouz explores themes of truth, deception, memory, revenge, and human vulnerability through a sophisticated narrative structure. It stands as one of his most psychologically rich and artistically accomplished novels.

Why read it?

It offers a unique blend of theater and - fiction.
It provides deep psychological insight - into its characters.
It raises thought-provoking questions - about truth and reality.
It is one of the notable works of Nobel - Prize-winning author Naguib Mahfouz.

Who is it for?

- Readers of classic Arabic literature.
Fans of psychological and social - novels.
Those interested in theater and - dramatic arts.
- Literature and literary criticism students.
- Admirers of Naguib Mahfouz's works.

Book details

Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789778616163
Page count
152
Age rating
General