The Children Next Door is a book published by Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House, written by Najib Mahafud (Egypt). This book mainly tells the story of the salvation of Wei, the pioneer of the block, his grandfather and his descendants for generations.
Children in Our Neighborhood is recognized as a great modern fable novel in the 20th century. Wei, a mysterious figure who seems to be immortal, lived a secluded life after expanding the market, but he held secular power and distant truth.
The Children Next Door reflects the evolution of human society from the era of prophecy to the era of science. An in-depth discussion of history, destiny, power and truth. It integrates realism, symbolism, absurdity and mystery.
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Najib Mahfuda (1911-2006) is an Egyptian writer. 1988 obtained Nobel Prize in Literature. He enjoys the reputation of "the father of Arabic literature" and is regarded as one of the most important intellectuals in the Arab world. During his half-century literary career, he created nearly fifty works.
His rich works make people think about important topics in life. The themes of love and the essence of the times, society and norms, knowledge and belief have repeatedly appeared in various situations, which are thought-provoking, enlightening conscience and inspiring people to move forward bravely. "Nobel Prize in Literature's representative novels include the world-famous trilogy of Gongjie, Sigong Street and Ganlu Street, as well as Nobel Prize in Literature's award-winning work Children in Our Block.
He pushed Arabic novels to the peak of realism with his life-long creation, and his realism uniquely "integrated the vicissitudes of reality with unspeakable eternity" (in the words of Said), conveying deep concern and concern for the present situation and future of mankind.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Children in Our Block.