Kifah Tiba

The third novel in the Mahfouz trilogy, where he took ancient Egyptian history as a starting point to express the concerns of the Egyptians regarding the British occupation and their desire to resist it in defense of their freedom and national dignity. It sheds light on the struggle of the Theban people against the Hyksos within a dramatic framework full of emotions and events, reflecting the spirit of ancient Egyptian civilization and many details of life at that time. It also highlights King Ahmose and his leadership of his people in that heroic struggle, emphasizing his human and emotional side, where the leader sacrifices his love for the daughter of his Hyksos enemy, prioritizing the interests of the people over his personal feelings, until the will of the Egyptians for liberation from occupation prevails.