Quail and Autumn by Naguib Mahfouz is a reflective novel that captures the profound struggles of a man confronting the inevitable passage of time and the shifting nature of his world. The story follows Isa, a former revolutionary who feels disillusioned and alienated in post-revolution Egypt. As the fervor of his youth fades, he grapples with a sense of purposelessness, questioning his past choices and his place in a rapidly changing society. Mahfouz skillfully portrays Isa's inner turmoil, using vivid imagery and symbolic elements to highlight the universal themes of identity, aging, and transformation. Through Isa’s journey, the novel examines the human desire to reconcile with the past while searching for meaning in the present.
- Pages: 216
- Genre: Literary fiction
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN: 9786229073490
- Persian Title: کتاب پرستوها و پاییز اثر نجیب محفوظ
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