Focus Personality:
Naguib Mahfouz

Naguib Mahfouz: A Mirror of History and Society

The session addresses the study of Naguib Mahfouz's works from a sociological and historical perspective.

Mahfouz’s Novels in a Fresh Light (Launching Illustrated Novels of Naguib Mahfouz)

Launching Illustrated Novels of Naguib Nahfouz

Naguib Mahfouz: Beginnings and Endings

Discussion of Naguib Mahfouz's early works (The Pharaonic Trilogy) and his later works (Autobiographical Echoes and Convalescent Dreams)

Melodies of Naguib Mahfouz

Music and songs in Naguib Mahfouz’s films

Naguib Mahfouz in the Eyes of the World (Roundtable Discussion)

Roundtable Discussion on translating Naguib Mahfouz's works into different languages of the world, with the participation of several experts in translation from Arabic into different languages.

Grandchildren of Naguib Mahfouz and the New Novel (Roundtable Discussion)

Roundtable Discussion on Naguib Mahfouz's Influence on the new generations of Arab novelists.

Companions of Naguib Mahfouz

An open session with some of Naguib Mahfouz's closest confidants, and their memories and stories with him

Naguib Mahfouz and Criticism

A session to discuss Naguib Mahfouz's relationship with criticism, the most important trends and currents that addressed Naguib Mahfouz's literature

Naguib Mahfouz as an Inspiration

Naguib Mahfouz, the Legacy Lives on

A session on Naguib Mahfouz's most important collections, documents, and museums.

Naguib Mahfouz on Screen

Aspects of Sufism in Naguib Mahfouz's Literature

A session on the presence of mysticism and righteous saints in Naguib Mahfouz's works

The Significance of Locale in Naguib Mahfouz’s Works