"The Mirage" is a true reflection of the spirit of Egyptian Princess Kadriya Hussein, who masterfully transformed the details of her daily life and her observations in Anatolia into delicate prose texts, oscillating between bewilderment and contemplation, between material wealth and spiritual emptiness. In these thoughts, we sense a profound human revelation that resonates with the reader in its honesty and simplicity. We find the self, with all its turmoil and dreams, articulated in fluid language and vibrant imagery, making the reader a partner in the experience. "The Mirage" is not merely a record of fleeting moments, but rather an emotional journey that blends art and life, revealing how wealth can be meaningless without inner fulfillment, and how private experiences can become a mirror of the shared human experience. It is a book worth reading and keeping, for it possesses a purity and sweetness that brings the letters to life.

قدرية حسين (1888–1968م) أديبة ومفكرة مصرية. كتبت في قضايا المرأة والمجتمع. ساهمت في النهضة النسائية وشاركت في العمل الثقافي. وكانت من رائدات الحركة النسوية في مصر.