Cairo Modern

In 1922, Egypt unilaterally declares its independence against the British. In a society trying to get used to the idea of independence under the rule of King Faruk, the seeds of ideas that will create new contradictions, fundamentalism and Arab nationalism are being sown. In this environment, Mahcub, a university student who comes from a poor family and is eager to get rich quickly, turns his back on all sense of duty and moral principles with his passion for advancement. After years spent in the grip of hunger, without thinking, you hold on to the first civil servant opportunity that comes your way. However, there will be a big price to pay for this young man who adopts a cynical attitude towards life and the values that make up society. Naguib Mahfouz presents a complete panorama of Egyptian society at the crossroads, shaken by revolutions in the early 30s. Through the intersecting lives of a group of university students, Cairo Modern reveals with extraordinary vividness the rich and poor sections of Cairo, its social and intellectual texture, the corruption in the bureaucratic apparatus, hunger and anger, and the characters blinded by the passion to move up the class.
(From the Promotional Bulletin)



Number of Pages: 216

Print Year: 2016


Language: Turkish
Publisher: Red Cat

First Printing Year: 2016

Language : Turkish