Wednesday, August 30, 2006
With Happiness Comes Sadness
How very sad, today, I have learned that my favorite author, Naguib Mahf
ouz, has passed away. Most people in America have never heard of this man, but many of his novels are translated into English and I recommend them highly. The "Cairo Trilogy" is quite an interesting trio of books that will make you both frustrated and sad for the wife of Sayed, and in awe of the fabric of Mahfouz' writing. I only have one book in my possession right at the moment, but I have read it many times, "Ahkenaten: Dweller in Truth". Fabulous historical piece, drawn from much research, and leaving the reader with his own deductions. However, my favorite is "the Harafish" which is a tapestry of different stories all rolled into one that chronicles the "life" of a neighborhood in Cairo through a few generations.
It is sad to think that there will be no more Mahfouz novels created from now on, but there are so many that he has left us, and they are treasures indeed.
ouz, has passed away. Most people in America have never heard of this man, but many of his novels are translated into English and I recommend them highly. The "Cairo Trilogy" is quite an interesting trio of books that will make you both frustrated and sad for the wife of Sayed, and in awe of the fabric of Mahfouz' writing. I only have one book in my possession right at the moment, but I have read it many times, "Ahkenaten: Dweller in Truth". Fabulous historical piece, drawn from much research, and leaving the reader with his own deductions. However, my favorite is "the Harafish" which is a tapestry of different stories all rolled into one that chronicles the "life" of a neighborhood in Cairo through a few generations. It is sad to think that there will be no more Mahfouz novels created from now on, but there are so many that he has left us, and they are treasures indeed.
