What is Naguib Mahfouz best known for?

Naguib Mahfouz is best known for Midaq Alley, published in 1947 with 6 ratings and a 4.0 average. It is the most-rated of Naguib Mahfouz's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Naguib Mahfouz written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Naguib Mahfouz, published between 1947 and 1967. The most popular are Midaq Alley and Miramar.

Which Naguib Mahfouz book should I read first?

Midaq Alley is the usual place to start: it is Naguib Mahfouz's most-rated book here, with a 4.0 average.

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Naguib Mahfouz

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Books on SansFiction: 2
Published: 1947–1967
Average rating: 4.1 / 5 across 10 ratings

Start here: Midaq Alley (1947)

Widely acclaimed as Naguib Mahfouz's best novel, Midaq Alley brings to life one of the hustling, teeming back alleys of Cairo in the 1940s. From Zaita the cripple-maker to Kirsha the hedonistic cafe owner, from Abbas the barber who mistakes greed for love to Hamida who sells her soul to escape the alley, from waiters and widows to politicians, pimps, and…

Common questions about Naguib Mahfouz

What is Naguib Mahfouz best known for?: Naguib Mahfouz is best known for Midaq Alley, published in 1947 with 6 ratings and a 4.0 average. It is the most-rated of Naguib Mahfouz's books on SansFiction.
How many books has Naguib Mahfouz written?: SansFiction lists 2 books by Naguib Mahfouz, published between 1947 and 1967. The most popular are Midaq Alley and Miramar.
Which Naguib Mahfouz book should I read first?: Midaq Alley is the usual place to start: it is Naguib Mahfouz's most-rated book here, with a 4.0 average.