Mohammed Hussein Heikal

Classic Short Fiction by Mohammed Hussein Heikal

February 26, 2026

In this classic short story, a woman tries to find a love of equals in early twentieth century Cairo.

January 27, 2026

Short fiction by Mohammed Hussein Heikal (1888 – 1956) about marriage and money in early twentieth century Egypt.

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