Abstract
During his creative life, N. Mahfuz wrote more than thirty novels, among which the highest is the historical novel "Children of Our Street" (حارتنا اولاد) Modern Arabic literature is distinguished by a variety and abundance of works of a historical nature. The historical novel did not appear suddenly in Arabic literature, it is closely related to popular "folk novels" in the Middle Ages. The work we analyze clearly shows elements of historical presentation, describes the traditions of the east, and also shows a connection with certain historical figures and events. The novel tells the story of the development of all mankind based on the fate of the five main characters. In the work, the study of history is carried out by artistic means that allow you to compare distant eras, reflecting on the general issues of the development of civilization and human nature. The article talks about the work of the Nobel Prize winner, the emir of the Arab novel not only Egypt, but also the Arab Mia in general Najib Mahfuz and made a literary and theoretical analysis of his novel "Children of Our Street". And also analyze the style of the novel, the means of expressiveness and its plot, composition, theme and idea.