Chicago: A Modern Arabic Novel
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9789774161100 (9774161106)
Publish date: February 1st 2008
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
Pages no: 272
Edition language: English
Category:
Novels,
Literature,
Cultural,
Africa,
Literary Fiction,
Art,
Politics,
Contemporary,
Social,
Egypt,
African Literature,
Egyptian Literature
I was gripped from the first paragraph by this compelling, intricate portrait of a group of Egyptians living in Chicago. The author gives insight into the varied and personal range of Muslim belief and practice and reflects on the far-reaching effects of corrupt governments. Political and personal,...