What happens when the quiet life of a devoted thinker is disrupted by desire and human connection?

In The Sacred Bond, Tawfiq al-Hakim tells the story of a man whose life is devoted to literature and contemplation, living like a monk amid his books and papers. For the first time, he recognizes that the writer’s mission mirrors that of a religious life, a truth he had only described in theory until now. His orderly existence is shaken when a married woman arrives, eager to study literature under his guidance. Her presence sparks a series of events that challenge his understanding of love, duty, and the sacred ties that bind human relationships.

Through his elegant and engaging prose, al-Hakim explores the eternal tension between spirit and flesh, freedom and societal constraints, and the various forms of human bonds; between parent and child, spouses, and the calling of one’s own mind. The Sacred Bond is a timeless meditation on desire, responsibility, and the search for meaning.

Publishing Date: 1944
ISBN: 9789770913734
Original Language: Arabic
Pages: 260
Dimentions: 14 x 21 cm