Cairo Trilogy Books in Order
Comics & Graphic NovelsFictionHistorical Fiction
2 awards & honors · incl. Nobel Prize 1988
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The Cairo Trilogy by Naguib Mahfouz follows the lives of the al-Sayyid Ahmad family across three decades in Cairo, exploring social and political changes in Egypt from World War I through the 1920s. The series examines the tension between tradition and modernity, focusing on family dynamics and the evolving role of individuals within society. Set against historical events, the novels portray the complexities of personal and collective identity in a transforming urban environment.
Originally written in Arabic, Cairo Trilogy was first published in 1957.
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Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1956 · Naguib Mahfouz
Palace Walk is a novel by Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz, the first part of his Cairo Trilogy. Originally published in 1956 under the title Bayn…
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Buy on Amazon1957 · Naguib Mahfouz · 🏆 1 award & honors
A 1957 novel by Naguib Mahfouz continuing the story of al-Sayyid Ahmad and his family, offering a look at Egypt in the 1920s. Increased personal…
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Buy on Amazon1957 · Naguib Mahfouz · 🏆 1 award & honors
Sugar Street is the climactic third volume of the Cairo Trilogy by Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz. The New York Times Book Review called the first…
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What order should I read the Cairo Trilogy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Palace Walk”. Start with “Palace Walk.”
How many books are in the Cairo Trilogy series?
We list 3 books by Naguib Mahfouz , published between 1956–1957.
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