A new volume of three novels-previously published separately by Anchor-by Naguib Mahfouz winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Together with The Beggar The Thief and The Dogs and Autumn Quail (published by Anchor in December 2000) these novels represent a comprehensive collection of Mahfouz& 8217;s artful meditations on post-revolution Egypt. Diverse in style and narrative technique they render a nuanced and universally resonant vision of modern life in the Middle East. Respected Sir & 8220;a latter-day Bleak House in Arabic& 8221; (The New York Times) revisits a familiar theme-vaulting ambition-in a powerful and religious metaphor. Wedding Song & 8220;one of Mahfouz& 8217;s most enjoyable works& 8221; (The Chicago Tribune) is a psychological drama focusing on how four very different kinds of minds apprehend and reckon with the realities that surround them. The Search is a powerful lurid and compelling story of lust greed and murder. Language: English