description: The Harafish begins with the tale of Ashur al-Nagi, a man who grows from humble origins to become a great leader, a legend among the common people - the harafish of the title. Generation after generation, however, Ashur's descendants grow further from his legendary example, losing touch with their origins and squandering their large fortunes, marrying prostitutes and developing bitter and eventually fatal rivalries. And yet, a small hope always remains that one day they will produce a Nagi who can restore their name to its former glory.
language: German
title: Das Lied der Bettler
titlecomplete: Das Lied der Bettler
genres: Classics, Egyptian Literature, Nobel Prize, Novels, Egypt, Africa, Historical Fiction, Literature, Literary Fiction, Fiction
ratings_count: 17412
places: Egypt
publisher: Unionsverlag