Having experienced unhappy love, injustice and betrayal in his homeland, Ibn Fattuma sets off on a long journey in search of truth and happiness. The fascinating plot takes the reader to amazing lands. But will the hero find his dream - the magical land of perfection Gabal? The novel by Nobel laureate - Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz - is a unique story of an observant traveler, an amazing experience of learning about the world...