Shahaama: Five Egyptian Men Tell Their Stories Atiya Nayra
Shahaama: Five Egyptian Men Tell Their Stories Atiya Nayra Between the late 1970s and the early 1980s, Nayra Atiya gathered the oral histories of five Egyptian men: a fisherman, an attorney, a…
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Shahaama: Five Egyptian Men Tell Their Stories Atiya Nayra
Between the late 1970s and the early 1980s, Nayra Atiya gathered the oral histories of five Egyptian men: a fisherman, an attorney, a scholar, a business- man, and a production manager. These tender stories of childhood experiences in the rural countryside, of the rigors of schooling, and of the many challenges in navigating adulthood shed light on both the rich diversity of Egyptian society and the values and traditions that are shared by all Egyptians. Through personal interviews over the course of several years, Atiya intimately captured the everyday triumphs and struggles of these young men in a rapidly changing Egyptian society.
Moving beyond leaden stereotypes of the oppressive The concept of "shahaama" a code of honor that demands loyalty, generosity, and a readiness to help others is threaded throughout the narratives, reflecting its deeply rooted presence in Egyptian culture.
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