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| Publisher | Egyptian Lebanese House |
| ISBN 13 | 9789777954273 |
| Book Description | The novel "Duaa Al-Karawan" by the Egyptian writer Taha Hussein is one of his most famous literary works. The novel revolves around the injustice and oppression that rural women are subjected to in traditional Egyptian society. Summary of events: The beginning: The story begins with a simple family living in the countryside, consisting of the mother Zahra and her two daughters Hanadi and Amna. After a scandal involving the father, the family is forced to leave the village and move to the city. Work in the city: Hanadi works as a maid in the house of a young engineer, while Amna works for the family of the mayor. The engineer falls in love with Hanadi and seduces her, which leads to her being killed by her uncle to wash away the shame. Revenge: Amna seeks revenge for the murder of her sister, so she works in the engineer's house and plans to seduce him. But she eventually falls in love with him, which complicates matters further. The end: The story ends with an open ending, as Amna's fate is not clarified after falling in love with the engineer12. The novel highlights issues of honor and revenge, and strongly criticizes social traditions that oppress women. |
| Language | Arabic |
| Author | Taha Hussein |
| Edition Number | الطبعة الاولى |
| Publication Date | 2023 |
| Number of Pages | 247 |
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