203:. The collection consists of five stories, and the one thing they have in common is their lack of clear beginning or ending. This collection is one of Mahfouz's complex philosophical works, where he navigates existentialist topics. Mahfouz's focusing on philosophy does not take away from the realism of the plot and characters, for the characters are so realistic that they blur the line between fiction and reality. The collection navigates several topics, including religion, science, life, faith,
226:Ḥarat Al-ʿUshaq (The Lover's District): This symbolic story presents humanity's conflict with faith, and the fragility of the relationship between the two. The characters in the story embody concepts and ideas. For example, the protagonist (Abdullah) - literally meaning God's worshipper – presents humans, and his wife is “Eman” or “Faith,” symbolizing religious faith. The two characters’ conflict leads to their parting, representing humans’ drifting away from their faith.
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207:, and liberation. The collection was adapted into a TV series in 1997 directed by Ahmad Khudr, and starring many popular actors, including Nabil Al-Hilfawy, Athar Al-Hakin, and Suhair Al-Murshidi. Despite the diverse topics this collection includes, the two main topics remain (science) and (
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