The Aspects of Optimistic Social Realism in Najib
Mahfuz Works
Abstract
The social realism is a significant literary school. One may notice this
school in various forms and works in the world literature.
Its source and origin can be traced in the Marxism philosophy which has
influenced the Eastern European peoples. Many works, such as the novels,
poems, and plays have been formed on the basis of this school in Russia
and the third world countries. Najib Mahfuz is one of these literary figures
who have been under this influence and school. Here, it has been tried to
mention the various characteristics of social realism and their
manifestations inMafuz 's literary works.