ISBN: 9781025686349 - goha the fool (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Goha the Fool' is a landmark work of fiction that vividly captures the vibrant and complex atmosphere of eighteenth-century Cairo. Through the experiences of Goha, a simple-minded yet symbolically rich protagonist, the narrative explores the intricate social and religious landscape of Egypt. The authors, Albert Ades and Albert Josipovici, utilize the timeless archetype of the 'wise fool' to hold a mirror to society, exposing the hypocrisies, virtues, and eccentricities of individuals across all social strata-from esteemed scholars and wealthy merchants to the common people in the bustling marketplaces.…