The dancing dwarf | a novel
القزم الرقّاص | رواية
This novel takes us on an interesting journey that goes beyond simply narrating historical events, to delve into the depths of the human soul. It is a story of sibling envy, filial conspiracy, and the loss of an inheritance, in which the author weaves a world with tight threads that does not leave the reader in a daze, where the vital forces of the family demonstrate their paramount importance, and the author shows how an absurd event can change a person's fate once, and forever.
The novel “The Dancing Dwarf” by the Egyptian writer Dr. **Ahmed Zaki Muhammad Zaki **, It is a Pharaonic novel whose events take place in ancient Egypt during the era of the decline of the Old Kingdom. It deals with the story of the African dwarf, Sibusiso, who is brought to dance for the child king, Pepi II. It delves into inheritance conflicts, fraternal envy, and a struggle between tradition and rebellion, and embodies a mixture of history and legend. The novel published by “**Dar Ranna**” in Cairo, is a unique literary experience for lovers of history and ancient civilization, and a distinctive addition to contemporary Arab literature in the field of historical novels, especially related to the Pharaonic civilization. “The Dancing Dwarf” combines historical accuracy and psychological depth, which makes it enjoyable for the average reader and useful for students of Egyptian history.
Bibliographic Data
| Author | |
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| Publisher | Website |
| Country | مصر |
| Primary Category | Languages and Literature |
| Published | 2025 |
| Language | Arabic (AR) |
| Pages | 593 pages |
| Edition | First edition |
| Dimensions | 17×24 |
| ISBN | 9789778976724 |
| Translation | Translated |
