Dilenciler ve Kibirliler

"Teaching life without living it was the most disgusting crime committed by ignorance."

The wit and humor he brought to human relations and society. Considered the last true anarchist writer of Western culture with its provocative perspective, Albert Cossery's novel, unlike the avant-garde writers of his period, is free from boredom and ambiguity, and consists of thieves, snobs, beggars and homeless people who disrupt the order of unjust societies. Former philosophy teacher and beggar Gohar, drug dealer and poet Yeghen, authoritarian and gay police chief Nur El Dine come together on the streets of Cairo. So how do they maintain inner peace while going against social norms and fads? How do they preserve the energy of life in the midst of poverty, which the tireless state forces cannot stop?

Despite the unending sadness and futility that his characters go through, Cossery continues to show the power of stubborn faith in people against the yoke in each of his works.

- Henry Miller

A legend... His is a searing satire that refutes all forms of authority. His message is clear: Heaven is not lost, we are just all too busy to enjoy the heavenly simplicity of the world.

-Guardian

Like Camus, Cossery examines moral questions through the filter of the absurd; Like Miller, he embraces strays. However, there is a very strong sense of political duty in his writing. According to Cossery, the most violent act of rebellion is choosing not to participate.

-Los Angeles Times

Albert Cossery ... is a name we should encounter every day. He is so good: a perfect stylist, an indomitable humorist, whose most important issue is the futility of enthusiasm "in a world where everything is wrong."

-David Ulin, Los Angeles Times

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 1. Dough

Number of Pages: 205

Size: 13.5 x 19.5

< strong>First Print Year: 2020

Print Number: 1. Edition

Language : Turkish