Ihsan Abdel Quddous's classic, 'The Well of Deprivation,' delves into the fragmented psyche of Nahed, a woman suffering from a split personality. By day, she is a respectable, composed individual, but by night, she becomes the uninhibited Mervat, seeking to satisfy her repressed desires. The story is a profound psychoanalytical exploration of the effects of a repressive upbringing and societal pressures on a woman's identity. Through her psychiatrist, Nahed confronts the deep-seated childhood traumas that led to her condition, making this a bold and timeless examination of female desire and psychological freedom.