{"product_id":"the-passerby-ibrahim-abdel-meguid-9798233993190","title":"The Passerby","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom acclaimed Egyptian literary master Ibrahim Abdel Meguid comes \u003cem\u003eThe Passerby\u003c\/em\u003e-a profoundly moving and fiercely relevant novel that navigates the perilous intersections of identity, societal expectation, and state oppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of a highly conservative modern Cairo, the narrative follows an eighteen-year-old university student grappling with profound gender dysphoria. Assigned female at birth and named Lamyaa, the protagonist endures deep psychological alienation, harboring a masculine spirit and a naturally husky voice that set him at odds with the world's rigid expectations. Seeking solace, the student confides in Dr. Baydaa, a progressive philosophy professor, but this rare lifeline is abruptly severed when the professor is tragically murdered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDriven by an undeniable internal truth, the protagonist bravely transitions to his authentic male identity, Hamza. This courageous metamorphosis, however, incites a firestorm of shock, confusion, and condemnation from his family and neighbors. The personal swiftly collides with the political when Hamza is swept up in a wave of state security arrests. Thrust into the unforgiving labyrinth of Egypt's criminal justice system as a transgender man, his fight for self-actualization becomes a harrowing battle for survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtworks by Ghadah Kamal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnchored by the unwavering support of his steadfast friend, Ihsan, Hamza's journey is a sweeping testament to human resilience. \u003cem\u003eThe Passerby\u003c\/em\u003e is a triumph of contemporary Arabic literature, offering a compassionate and unflinching examination of what it costs to live authentically in a closely surveilled and deeply traditional world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ibrahim Abdel Meguid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798233993190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sulfur Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.21d","brand":"Ibrahim Abdel Meguid","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852768882943,"sku":"9798233993190","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-passerby-ibrahim-abdel-meguid-9798233993190","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}