A unique book in its subject matter and style, Naguib Mahfouz concluded his creative journey by writing texts depicting fragments and specters of his dreams during his convalescence following his stabbing by extremists, adding to them his own imaginary and symbolic dreams. Convalescent Dreams has been translated into French and English, and its English translator, Raymond Stock, stated that the dreams carry more than just autobiographical echoes of Mahfouz’s biography. The eminent psychiatrist Yahya al-Rakhawi also addressed them in his book “On the Nature of Dreams and Creativity,” analyzing these texts psychologically and commenting on them from a psychological and humanistic perspective.
Convalescent Dreams
د.ا6.00
Short narrative reflections weave together dreams and reality, reflecting the wisdom of old age and post-experience reflections.
Available on backorder
You may also like…
-
Heart of the Night
A novel that explores the main character’s struggles in the face of social and political injustice in Egypt, dealing with issues of self and identity within a framework of existential questions.
-
Qashmar
A short novel by Naguib Mahfouz that tells the story of a young man living in a world of loss and disappointment, facing social and psychological challenges in his search for meaning and identity.
-
There’s only one hour left.
A novel that narrates man’s struggle with time and explores the life events of characters at a critical stage in their lives, where existential questions intersect with personal concerns.
-
Under the Umbrella
The novel explores the development of a young man’s character as he confronts social and political challenges in Egypt, highlighting the effects of power and living conditions on his life.
Be the first to review “Convalescent Dreams”