What inspired the portrayal of Egyptian society in حضرة المحترم?
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What inspired the portrayal of Egyptian society in حضرة المحترم?
Did anyone else feel the protagonist's internal conflict was especially relatable?
How did Mahfouz decide to structure حضرة المحترم — was it based on real events or purely fictional?