--- product_id: 59544614 title: "Mahfouz Trilogy Three Novels of Ancient Egypt (Everyman’s Library Contemporary Classics)" price: "$44.64" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/59544614-mahfouz-trilogy-three-novels-of-ancient-egypt-everyman-s-library store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Premium Everyman’s Library packaging with silk bookmark 3 classic novellas in one set Stories spanning ancient to mid-20th century Egypt Mahfouz Trilogy Three Novels of Ancient Egypt (Everyman’s Library Contemporary Classics) **Price:** $44.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt with a Nobel classic in your hands! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mahfouz Trilogy Three Novels of Ancient Egypt (Everyman’s Library Contemporary Classics) - **How much does it cost?** $44.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/59544614-mahfouz-trilogy-three-novels-of-ancient-egypt-everyman-s-library) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fast & Secure Delivery:** Order before noon for same-day dispatch with guaranteed protective packaging and hassle-free returns. - • **Timeless Themes Explored:** Power, destiny, love, and human frailty come alive across generations in these unforgettable novellas. - • **Epic Historical Narratives:** Dive into three masterfully crafted tales that blend myth and history from ancient Egypt to modern times. - • **Nobel Prize-Winning Author:** Experience the literary genius of Naguib Mahfouz, whose storytelling earned him global acclaim. - • **Collector’s Edition Quality:** Beautifully bound with guaranteed mint condition and silk bookmark for a luxurious reading experience. ## Overview The Mahfouz Trilogy is a beautifully packaged set of three novellas by Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz, tracing the lives of Egyptian characters from ancient pharaonic times through the early 20th century. These stories blend historical depth with poetic storytelling, exploring timeless human themes. This Everyman’s Library edition offers mint condition books with a silk bookmark, shipped same day if ordered before noon, ensuring a premium collector’s experience. ## Description The books' titles are taken from actual streets in Cairo, the city of Mahfouz's childhood and youth. The trilogy follows the life of the Cairene patriarch al-Sayyid Ahmad Abd al-Jawad and his family across three generations, from World War I to the overthrow of King Farouk in 1952 . Review: Stunning historical trilogy with interesting central characters with time spanning ... - Stunning historical trilogy with interesting central characters with time spanning through the ancient Egyptian kingdoms. The stories are fantastical but based on just enough historical references to make them visually real and appealing to read. Power and destiny, human weaknesses and strength of beliefs are the recurring themes: these are epic stories and yet are eminently readable, well recounted and translated. Review: Three impressive early works by Nobelist Mahfouz - Beautifully packaged by Everyman's Library, these three novellas from Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz are folk tales from the pharonic periods of Egypt. Included are "Khufu's Wisdom", a story that speaks to the futility of challenging fate, even if you are the most powerful man in the world; "Rhadopis of Nubia", the story of an all-consuming love affair that brings down a young pharoh; and "Thebes at War", that has the feel in story and language of "The Iliad" or other classical epics. Author Mahfouz has purposely given his stories an extrarealist, even surrealist, feel. His interest is less in providing a totally accurate historic context but more in presenting interesting characters living in historic times. It's no accident that he portrays the powerful as especially vulnerable to destiny, passion and sins of pride and arrogance. The loftiest characters in these stories lose the most in terms of privilege and power. These books were written at a time when Egypt's modern rulers were seen as ineffectual, corrupt and personally inmmoral. As mentioned, "Three Novels of Ancient Egypt" is beautifully bound and printed (complete with silk place holder). There is an interesting forward by novelist Nadine Gordimer in which she includes a favorite quote from literary critic Georg Lukacs. "What matters i the historical novel is not the telling of great historical events, but the poet's awakening of people who figure in those events." Apt for these three novellas. Wonderful read. Recommended. ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #510,141 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14,071 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 82 Reviews | ## Images ![Mahfouz Trilogy Three Novels of Ancient Egypt (Everyman’s Library Contemporary Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91eMLGGkcnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning historical trilogy with interesting central characters with time spanning ... *by A***R on 10 April 2016* Stunning historical trilogy with interesting central characters with time spanning through the ancient Egyptian kingdoms. The stories are fantastical but based on just enough historical references to make them visually real and appealing to read. Power and destiny, human weaknesses and strength of beliefs are the recurring themes: these are epic stories and yet are eminently readable, well recounted and translated. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Three impressive early works by Nobelist Mahfouz *by B***) on 12 October 2011* Beautifully packaged by Everyman's Library, these three novellas from Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz are folk tales from the pharonic periods of Egypt. Included are "Khufu's Wisdom", a story that speaks to the futility of challenging fate, even if you are the most powerful man in the world; "Rhadopis of Nubia", the story of an all-consuming love affair that brings down a young pharoh; and "Thebes at War", that has the feel in story and language of "The Iliad" or other classical epics. Author Mahfouz has purposely given his stories an extrarealist, even surrealist, feel. His interest is less in providing a totally accurate historic context but more in presenting interesting characters living in historic times. It's no accident that he portrays the powerful as especially vulnerable to destiny, passion and sins of pride and arrogance. The loftiest characters in these stories lose the most in terms of privilege and power. These books were written at a time when Egypt's modern rulers were seen as ineffectual, corrupt and personally inmmoral. As mentioned, "Three Novels of Ancient Egypt" is beautifully bound and printed (complete with silk place holder). There is an interesting forward by novelist Nadine Gordimer in which she includes a favorite quote from literary critic Georg Lukacs. "What matters i the historical novel is not the telling of great historical events, but the poet's awakening of people who figure in those events." Apt for these three novellas. Wonderful read. Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived promptly *by H***R on 20 January 2020* Gift. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/59544614-mahfouz-trilogy-three-novels-of-ancient-egypt-everyman-s-library](https://www.desertcart.us/products/59544614-mahfouz-trilogy-three-novels-of-ancient-egypt-everyman-s-library) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-13*