The New Adam: A Modern Social Novel

The pages open to reveal Nicola Haddad's novel, which explores the cultural and social depths of Egypt, examining its ancient and transforming traditions. Youssef Barak, the central character, comes from Paris, escaping the hustle and bustle of the great European city, heading to Egypt in search of a new way of life that is compatible with his spiritual and philosophical principles. In this context, the coincidences of meeting between him and Laila Al-Marrani are repeated, as fate seems det...