About the Play: An enjoyable play with a smooth literary style. Tawfiq al-Hakim expertly weaves famous legends and folk tales into a theatrical form with admirable skill. Through powerful language and easy expressions, you feel as if you are in the heart of the events in ancient Egypt, submitting to the rule of a tyrannical Pharaoh and under the command of his oppressive entourage. You will find yourself sympathizing with the weak forces of good, trying to support them. This is the genius of Tawfiq al-Hakim in his theater.