Cairo Trilogy Books in Order
1956-1957 Three books by Nagib Mahfuz
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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1956 · Naguib Mahfouz
Palace Walk is a novel by Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz, the first part of his Cairo Trilogy. Originally published in 1956 under the title Bayn…
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Naguib Mahfouz
A 1957 novel by Naguib Mahfouz continuing the story of al-Sayyid Ahmad and his family, offering a look at Egypt in the 1920s. Increased personal…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Naguib Mahfouz
Sugar Street is the climactic third volume of the Cairo Trilogy by Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz. The New York Times Book Review called the first…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Cairo Trilogy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with the first book.
How many books are in the Cairo Trilogy series?
We list 3 books by Naguib Mahfouz , published between 1956–1992.
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