Marouf: The Cobbler of Cairo is a comedy-opera in five acts written by J.C. Mardrus and originally published in 1917. The story follows Marouf, a poor cobbler in Cairo, who has a series of adventures after he is mistaken for a wealthy man. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Fatima and must navigate the challenges of their relationship. The opera is set against the backdrop of the bustling city of Cairo, with its colorful...