a criticism on “the dogs and the thieves” a survey on its form and content

the dogs and the thieves” is the second symbolism novel written by najib mahfouz in 60s after “olad haretana” in 1961. the writer denies the republic government through this novel and insists on importance of sovereignty in egypt. the novel is an image of those countries in which tyranny and injustice are ruled over and actually the justice is lost. the writer criticizes the authorities and the government indirectly by the issues of religion and the women in egypt and presents them as “the dogs and the thieves” to the readers. the present article precedes the mentioned contents as well as its form as well.