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Zayni Barakat
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From One Of Egypt'S Greatest Contemporary Writers, A Historical Novel Which Succeeds Brilliantly (Robert Irwin, Times Literary Supplement)In The Course Of My Long Travels I Have Never Seen A City So Devastated. After A Long Time I Ventured Out Into The Streets. Death, Cold And Heavy, Hung In The Air. Walls Have No Value Here, Doors Have Been Eliminated. No One Is Certain That They Will See Another Day.This Historical Novel, First Published In Arabic In 1974, Is Set In Early 17Th Century Mamluk Cairo. It Traces The Career Of Zayni Barakat Ibn Mousa As Cairo'S Puritanically Moral And Severe Wali Or Governor, Who Employs Several Corps Of Spies And Informers To Rule The City. The Author Has Used Various Narrative Devices Including Diary Extracts, Police Reports, Legal Decrees, Firstperson Narratives And Religious Discourses Which Together With Oblique References To The Cairo Of Nasser, Serve To Give The Novel The Dimensions Of A Political And Historical Fable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Zayni Barakat'? A: 'Zayni Barakat' explores themes of power, morality, and governance through the lens of a historical narrative set in early-seventeenth century Mamluk Cairo.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Zayni Barakat'? A: The author of 'Zayni Barakat' is Gamal al-Ghitani, recognized as one of Egypt's greatest contemporary writers.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Zayni Barakat' was published on September 15, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does 'Zayni Barakat' have? A: The book contains 266 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Zayni Barakat' have? A: 'Zayni Barakat' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Is 'Zayni Barakat' suitable for readers interested in historical novels? A: Yes, 'Zayni Barakat' is categorized as a historical novel and is ideal for readers interested in historical narratives.
- Q: What narrative techniques does Gamal al-Ghitani use in this novel? A: Gamal al-Ghitani employs various narrative devices, including diary extracts, police reports, and first-person narratives, to enrich the storytelling.
- Q: Can you provide a brief synopsis of 'Zayni Barakat'? A: 'Zayni Barakat' follows the career of Zayni Barakat ibn Mousa, a ruthless governor of Cairo, portraying the political and social atmosphere of the time.
- Q: Is there any notable criticism or praise for 'Zayni Barakat'? A: The novel has been praised for its brilliance, as noted by Robert Irwin in the Times Literary Supplement.