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The Quarter



Book Review: Naguib Mahfouz’s once-lost stories finally see the light

  • Mahfouz's daughter found 18 never-before-seen short narratives hidden in his desk
  • ‘The Quarter’ is both new and familiar, with Mahfouz’s captivating characters and their ordinary lives
By MANAL SHAKIR ·

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