Cart Driver's Memoirs

Cart Driver's Memoirs

✍ By: Suleiman Najib
(Arabic version - used, in excellent condition)

Before cars raced by, skyscrapers rose, and Cairo was swallowed up by its contemporary hustle and bustle, there was the cart driver ... the man of the alleys, sweat, and daily resistance.
But this is not just a story of a profession. It is the story of a nation told through the eyes of its ordinary people .

In this book, Suleiman Naguib , the writer, actor, and diplomat, takes us into the corners of old Cairo, as seen through the eyes of a simple Arab cart driver, a man who knows the street better than the ministers.

This book is unlike any other memoir... It is a journey into the unofficial history of Egypt , where wise men wear galabiyas, philosophers sell water, and heroism is measured by dignity, not by degrees.

🐪 Book Content

A blend of autobiography and social reflection

The writer, through the voice of the "cart driver," narrates events from daily life in a charming, popular style.

It presents scenes from Egyptian reality at the beginning of the twentieth century, through the eyes of the working class.

It is not devoid of social criticism, clever satire, and profound human insights.

Tales about the street, the café, family, politics, and religion, but told in the language of ordinary people.

📌 Why did we choose it in the Muthaqqaf Library?

Because this work is a rare literary document that immortalizes the spirit of ancient Egypt , far removed from dry history books.
Suleiman Najib was able to give a voice to the voiceless, so he wrote what others did not dare to say, but in a language that contained warmth, wonder, and honesty .

🎯 Who is this book for?

For those who enjoy reading folk tales in an elegant style

For lovers of Old Cairo and its informal social history

For lovers of classic Egyptian literature that combines humor with wisdom

For researchers in social studies and class transformations in Egypt

For every reader who wants to laugh... and reflect... then be silent for a while

💬 What will you gain from it?

A detailed look at the lives of ordinary people in royal Egypt

Profound reflections on dignity, resourcefulness, and popular intelligence

Understanding the development of Egyptian society through simple professions

A return to a time of kindness, seriousness, and dignity, despite the harshness of life.

Learn how satire can be written as a sophisticated tool of resistance.

📝 Status of the displayed copy

This used copy is in very good condition ; the printing is clear and the cover is intact. A rare and valuable copy for lovers of ancient Egyptian literature.

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