What inspired Naguib Mahfouz to explore themes of identity in 'قلب الليل'?
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What inspired Naguib Mahfouz to explore themes of identity in 'قلب الليل'?
Did anyone else feel the pacing was slow at times, but worth the wait for the emotional payoff?
How do you think Mahfouz's background influenced the setting and characters in the novel?