“Midaq Alley” by Naguib Mahfouz

This is how the JuggernautXL image generation model “sees” the cover for “Midaq Alley” by Naguib Mahfouz.

Midaq Alley is a novella by Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz, published in 1966. The story takes place in Cairo and revolves around the lives of several characters living in a small alleyway, exploring themes of social class, poverty, and the struggle for individual identity. The book is considered one of Mahfouz’s most important works, offering a poignant portrayal of Egyptian society during the post-colonial era.