Young Lover, New Lover

Yet it remains experimental simply by reintroducing some of the classical techniques of story writing with contemporary themes.

Its strength stems from the emotional intensity of the moments before the woman passes away and the language Aladdin uses to describe them.

The development in his style and the influence of literary classics are highly evident in the newly released collection.

The protagonist of “Bayt Gameel Saeed” (A Beautiful Happy Home) is a woman who collects antiques to furnish her flat when she gets married.

As she turns 30, she accepts to marry a younger man, but their new home is too small for her antique collection.