Tears
Tears
Return Policy
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Return period:
You have 14 days from the date of receipt to request a return of the books.
Basic requirements:
- The book must be returned in its original, brand-new condition (unread, with its original cover intact, and free from any marks or damage).
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Free returns (at our expense):
- If there is a defect in the manufacturing or printing (missing or duplicate pages).
- If we send you the wrong book or it is damaged during shipping.
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About the book
Basic specifications
| Author | Mustafa Lutfi al-Manfaluti |
| Book type | A collection of short stories and narrative essays |
| Year of publication | 2019 |
| Number of stories | It includes about 9 stories |
| Number of pages | Page 190 |
| Book dimensions | 21x14 |
| Book weight | 250 gm |
| Literary classification | Romantic, sentimental, tragic literature |
About "Al-Abarat"
The book **"Al-Abarat"** is a mirror reflecting the social and psychological concerns and tragedies of Egyptian society at the beginning of the twentieth century. The book includes a collection of stories, some of which are authored by Al-Manfaluti (such as **Al-Yateem**, **Al-Hijab**, and **Al-Hawiya**), and some of which are adapted and translated from Western literature (such as **Al-Shuhada'** and **Al-Dahya**), but all of them are written in the high literary style for which Al-Manfaluti was famous.
The stories revolve around poignant and tragic themes such as loss, poverty, unrequited love, sacrifice, class conflict, and criticism of corrupt social customs. Through these stories, Al-Manfaluti aims to evoke feelings of compassion and mercy in his readers, subtly guiding them towards virtuous conduct and morality.
