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According to many, Mahfouz’s most important collection of short stories, it brings together fourteen stories that revolve around the essence of life and death, posing many of the questions that preoccupied Mahfouz throughout his life, such as existence, the absolute, and faith. An example of this is the story “Zablawi,” which profoundly expresses the existential crisis of man. It takes place through a journey the hero embarks on in search of Sheikh Zaablawi, a man renowned for his miracles and who can heal his suffering. The Sheikh eventually arrives while he sleeps, but he is ultimately reassured of his true nature. This story, like the rest of the stories in this unique collection, exemplifies Naguib Mahfouz’s intellectual journey.
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