This paperback book by Naguib Mahfouz is a winner of the 1988 Nobel Prize for Literature. The novel follows the lives of characters in Midaq Alley, The Thief and the Dogs, and Miramar. It has a total of 580 pages and is 5 inches in length, 8 inches in height, and 1.5 inches in width. This vintage book is written in the original Arabic language and has been translated into English. It is categorized as a fiction novel and has been published by the Quality Paperback Book Club. The book is in very good condition and weighs 1 pound and 25 ounces. It is a great addition to any adult's book collection.