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Literary Fiction· Egypt

Palace Walk

by Naguib Mahfouz
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1956499 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1956, Palace Walk established Naguib Mahfouz as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The first volume of the Cairo Trilogy follows the patriarch Al-Sayyid Ahmad and his family in the alleyways of Islamic Cairo during World War I, as Egypt chafes under British occupation. Themes of Egypt, family, Islam run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1956.

Book Details

AuthorNaguib Mahfouz
Published1956
Country of Origin🇪🇬 Egypt
LanguageEnglish
Pages499
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780385264662
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇪🇬 Egypt

This book is part of Egypt's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
195610
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palace Walk about?

The first volume of the Cairo Trilogy follows the patriarch Al-Sayyid Ahmad and his family in the alleyways of Islamic Cairo during World War I, as Egypt chafes under British occupation.

Who wrote Palace Walk?

Palace Walk was written by Naguib Mahfouz, from Egypt. First published in 1956.

What awards has Palace Walk won?

Palace Walk has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1956.

Is Palace Walk worth reading?

Palace Walk is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Egypt, family, Islam.

Where can I buy Palace Walk?

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What category is Palace Walk?

Palace Walk is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Palace Walk from?

Palace Walk originates from Egypt's literary tradition. Explore more books from Egypt on our country page.

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