Essays of the Sadat Era: The Non-Fiction of Naguib Mahfouz
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Essays of the Sadat Era: The Non-Fiction of Naguib Mahfouz

Volume II

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eBook - ePub

Essays of the Sadat Era: The Non-Fiction of Naguib Mahfouz

Volume II

About this book

This volume of articles written by Naguib Mahfouz between 1971 and 1981 serves as a portrait of a volatile period in Egypt's history, which began with the Corrective Revolution and the Yom Kippur War with Israel and ended with the assassination of President Anwar El-Sadat.

In these essays of the Sadat era, published in the state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper, Mahfouz seems an unreliable narrator. The tension between an author who rails against censorship, yet is bound within its confines, runs through this fascinating body of nonfiction writing. Nonetheless, Mahfouz's own thoughts are unmistakably present. We gain his insight into diverse political topics, such as socioeconomic class, democracy and dictatorship, and Islam and extremism, topics which still seem highly pertinent to the situation in Egypt today.

A vital accompaniment to his literature, this collected work is contemporaneous with Mahfouz's fictional works such as Karnak Café, The Harafish, and Arabian Nights and Days. Essays of the Sadat Era is the second of four volumes in which Mahfouz's nonfiction work is translated into English for the first time.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. Religion and School
  7. The Issue of Platforms
  8. Virtual Unemployment
  9. The Scarecrow
  10. Millions and Pennies
  11. The Accusations against Nasser and Freedom of the Press
  12. Imported Ideas
  13. Arabs and Civilisation
  14. Poor and Noble
  15. Killing Your Brother whether He Is a Criminal or a Victim
  16. Thoughts and Things
  17. Islam and the Battle of Ideologies
  18. O God!
  19. A Platform without a Distinguishing Characteristic
  20. The Battle of Worries and Pacts
  21. Wasted Potentials
  22. Times of Salvation
  23. A Battle and Men
  24. Doctrine and Example
  25. Important Matters
  26. A Murderer and a Murderess
  27. The Philosophy of the State Radio and Television
  28. Cultural Aspirations
  29. From Top-Down to Bottom-Up
  30. Complaints as a Prelude to Administrative Reform
  31. A Word on Sedition
  32. Arabs and Arabism
  33. Genies and the Intellect
  34. Aberration
  35. Oversight and Administration, Accountability and Reward
  36. Universities and the Responsibility of Criticism
  37. Islamic Experiments
  38. Until They Change What Is in Themselves
  39. The Long-Awaited Revolution
  40. Hollow Slogans
  41. The Voice That Must Be Heard
  42. Negative Aspects of Society and Things That Shouldn't Be Done!
  43. From the Multitude to the Society
  44. Culture and the Broadcast Media
  45. The Muslims between Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him) and Abu Lahab
  46. A Decision of the Majority Party
  47. Between Opinion and Action
  48. A Basic Principle in the Case of Graduates
  49. Our Fate Lies in the Hands of the Labour Force
  50. The Great People of History Series
  51. Deeds and Men
  52. Diagnosing Calamity
  53. People Deserving Pity
  54. A Difficult Transitional Period
  55. The Meaning of Science and Faith
  56. What Do We Want from the Shura Council?
  57. A New Phenomenon Called Child Disappearance
  58. When Will the Eradication of Illiteracy Be Completed?
  59. The University and Intellectual Leadership
  60. Freedom of Thought
  61. National University
  62. Our Language in the Media
  63. The Path to a Real Rebirth
  64. Art, Politics and Internationalism
  65. Our Role in Constructing Civilisation
  66. A Bright Light on a Dark Night
  67. The Trinity of Intellect, Freedom and Conscience
  68. The Goal, the Action, and the Example
  69. A Voice That Should Be Heard
  70. Towards a Free Society
  71. Treasure Waiting to Be Discovered
  72. Egypt and Japan
  73. A Secret Trial Is Needed
  74. The Meaning of Civilisation
  75. We Are Born Egyptian
  76. Creative Intelligence
  77. Thought between the Predecessor and the Successor
  78. Peace between Action and Thought
  79. To You, the Real Accused
  80. The Golden Age of the Magazine
  81. Sedition and Corruption
  82. Unity between Preparation and Construction
  83. Towards the Paradise of National Unity
  84. The Work Revolution
  85. Eras and Leaders
  86. The Meaning of Stability
  87. Young People and the Message of Religion
  88. The Only Remedy for Aberration Is Civilisation
  89. O God, Protect Our Press for Us!
  90. Do the Youth Have a Problem?
  91. A Complete Reconsideration