Palace of longing

Book / Qasr Al-Shawq, by the author / Naguib Mahfouz, is the second part of the famous Cairo Trilogy, which depicts the social transformations of Egyptian society during the first half of the twentieth century. Mahfouz continues to trace the fate of the family of Mr. Ahmed Abd Al-Jawad, highlighting the social, psychological, and political changes faced by the children after the 1919 Revolution. This part is characterized by complex characters, deep dialogue, and rich historical background, where individual ambitions intertwine with national transformations. With his precise narrative style, Naguib Mahfouz continues to build an epic that reflects the struggles of identity and belonging in a changing society.