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Children Of Gebelawi,Used
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Also Known As 'Children Of The Alley.'The History Of A Cairo Alley Through Several Generations. Successive Heroes Struggle To Restore The Rights Of The People To The Trust Fund Set Up By Their Ancestor Gebelaawi, Usurped By Embezzlers And Tyrants. Mahfouz Creates In All Its Detail A World On The Frontier Between The Real And The Imaginary. At A Deeper Level, The Book Is An Allegory Whose Heroes Relive The Lives Of Adam And Eve, Cain And Abel, Moses, Jesus And Muhammed. Their Appearance In A Modern Context Invites The Reader To See Them As Human Beings Relevant To The Present Day, Not As Remote Sacred Figures To The Consternation Of Some Traditionalists. Most Controversial Is The Significance Of Gebelaawi, The Immensely Longlived Patriarch. Mahfouz Himself Has Said That His Character Represents 'Not God, But A Certain Idea Of God That Men Have Made', Standing For The God Of Those Who Forget The Absolute Transcendence Of God Affirmed By Islam.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Children of Gebelawi'? A: 'Children of Gebelawi' explores the struggle for justice and the restoration of rights through generations in a Cairo alley, serving as an allegory for biblical figures and themes.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Children of Gebelawi'? A: The author of 'Children of Gebelawi' is Naguib Mahfouz, a renowned Egyptian writer and Nobel laureate.
- Q: What is the significance of the character Gebelaawi? A: Gebelaawi represents a concept of God shaped by human perceptions, rather than a direct representation of God, reflecting the complexities of faith and tradition.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Children of Gebelawi'? A: 'Children of Gebelawi' contains 355 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but remains functional and readable.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Children of Gebelawi' have? A: 'Children of Gebelawi' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Children of Gebelawi' published? A: 'Children of Gebelawi' was published on January 1, 1988.
- Q: Is 'Children of Gebelawi' suitable for all ages? A: While 'Children of Gebelawi' can be appreciated by mature readers, its themes and allegorical content may be more suitable for older teens and adults.
- Q: What makes 'Children of Gebelawi' a controversial book? A: 'Children of Gebelawi' is considered controversial due to its reinterpretation of religious figures and themes, which challenges traditional views and can provoke strong reactions.
- Q: Does 'Children of Gebelawi' have a specific genre? A: 'Children of Gebelawi' falls under the genre of Middle Eastern literature and is often categorized as a philosophical or allegorical novel.