Egyptian Earth

‘A remarkable and often funny book . . . A classic of modern Egyptian literature.’ * The Observer *
'A timeless masterpiece of Arabic literature … an exceptional example of linguistic achievement and an emphatic declaration of resistance.’ -- The New Arab
'An acknowledged masterpiece of modern Arabic literature.' -- University Press Book News
'This is a classic novel, an achievement in fiction.' -- Race & Class
'Egyptian Earth deserves renewed attention as a compelling contribution to international literature.' -- In These Times