While Egyptians also now have other things on our/their minds, the Mahfouz centenary is still a landmark, and we are observing it as such. The offerings of “Mahfouz Mondays”:
William Hutchins on Translating Naguib Mahfouz’s ‘Trilogy’ and ‘Cairo Modern’
How I Met Mahfouz: Amira Nowaira on Growing Up with the Trilogy
5 Thoughts from Raymond Stock on Translating the Master
How I Met Mahfouz: Down ‘Midaq Alley’ in ’77
5 Questions with Catherine Cobham on Translation Mahfouz’s ‘Harafish’
Meeting Mahfouz: An Evening at the Nadwa
Two Eid Memories from Naguib Mahfouz
A centenary video celebration from AUC Press: