{"product_id":"the-harafish","title":"The Harafish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"expandable-content expanded\" data-org-height=\"84\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expandable-content expanded\" data-org-height=\"84\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn The Harafish Naguib Mahfouz returns to the style of sweeping narrative at which he proved himself a master. He chronicles the dramatic history of the Nagi family a family that descends, over many generations, from the heights of power and prestige to the depths of decadence and decay. The epic story begins with the tale of Ashur al-Nagi, a man who grows from humble roots to become a great leader and a legend among his people. The name of Ashur epitomizes a time of glory for the harafish, or the common people, when they were led by one of their own. Generation after generation, however, Ashur's descendants stray further from his legendary example. They lose touch with their origins as they amass and then lose large fortunes, marry prostitutes when they marry at all, and develop rivalries that end in death. Finally, a Nagi appears who restores the family name to its former distinction.\u003cbr\u003eThe Harafish is a mythic tale, a compelling portrait of human weaknesses—pride, dishonesty, lust, and greed—and of the greatness of which we are capable when we overcome them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula=\"=CONCATENATE(R[0]C[2],CHAR(10),CHAR(10),R[0]C[3],CHAR(10),R[0]C[6],CHAR(10),R[0]C[9],CHAR(10),R[0]C[15],CHAR(10),R[0]C[1],)\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15357,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"9\":1,\"10\":2,\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial, sans-serif\",\"16\":9}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Cairo’s Museum of Islamic Art houses one of the richest collections of artifacts from all periods of Islamic history and all parts of the Islamic world. Structured as a guide, but fully illustrated with superb color photographs, this book suggests a simple but comprehensive itinerary through one of Egypt’s most fascinating museums. Taking readers through the various exhibits, this useful guidebook explains and illuminates the esthetic and historic importance of the museum’s main works on display, including metalwork, textiles, woodwork, glass, carved stone and ivory, and the art of the book. Written by one of the leading authorities on Islamic art and architecture, and lavishly illustrated throughout with specially commissioned color photographs, this is the definitive guide to Egypt’s great collection of Islamic art.\\n\\n Author  :  Brenard O`kane\\nNumber of Pages  :  416\\nBook Dimensions :  23*13\\nAge Group : Adults\\n ISBN : 9789774163388\"}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diwanegypt.com\/product\/world-of-islamic-art\/#!\" class=\"read-more\" data-read-more-text=\"Read more...\" data-read-less-text=\"Show less...\" data-read-more-target=\".expandable-content\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor : Naguib Mahfouz \u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages : 384\u003cbr\u003eBook Dimensions : 20*13\u003cbr\u003eAge Group : Adults\u003cbr\u003eISBN : 9789774167102\u003cbr\u003ePublisher : Auc Press \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula=\"=CONCATENATE(R[0]C[2],CHAR(10),CHAR(10),R[0]C[3],CHAR(10),R[0]C[6],CHAR(10),R[0]C[9],CHAR(10),R[0]C[15],CHAR(10),R[0]C[1],)\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15357,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"9\":1,\"10\":2,\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial, sans-serif\",\"16\":9}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Cairo’s Museum of Islamic Art houses one of the richest collections of artifacts from all periods of Islamic history and all parts of the Islamic world. 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