How did Naguib Mahfouz choose to interpret the classic 'One Thousand and One Nights' stories?
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How did Naguib Mahfouz choose to interpret the classic 'One Thousand and One Nights' stories?
Did anyone else feel the stories beautifully blend tradition with a fresh narrative voice?
What inspired the decision to compile these stories into this particular structure?