The Cairo House
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The Cairo House by Samia Serageldin
A beguiling, entrancing novel that tells the story of a prominent Egyptian familys struggle to survive the turmoil of post-World War II Cairo.'Using a beautiful prose style, Serageldin makes Gigi's problems vivid and realThis semi-autobiographical novel…is fascinating and highly entertaining.' Library Journal (US)
'This novel is about the personal changes – births, growing up, growing old, deaths – that make exiles of us all. Serageldin does a wonderful job of evoking Gigi's Cairo milieu.' Booklist (US)
‘[Serageldin’s] own experiences lend The Cairo House an intimate, authentic tone, and provide an interesting prism through which to observe the shifting status of a complex nation.’ Scottish Sunday Herald
'The postwar history of Egypt is skilfully woven into this evocative first novel's portrayal of a wealthy Cairo family's susceptibility to the winds of political change… a telling exploration of the ambiguities of status, loyalty, and belonging'
Kirkus Reviews (US)
Samia Serageldin was born in Egypt, educated in Europe, and emigrated to the United States in 1980. She is the author of an autobiographical novel, The Cairo House, tracing political developments in Egypt over the past three decades. She is the author of papers on topics including Arab American writing and gender and Islam in Egypt. Since September 11 she has been active as a speaker in various public forums on Islam and on international events.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780007182183 |
| ISBN 10 | 000718218X |
| Title | The Cairo House |
| Author | Samia Serageldin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2005-06-20 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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