Here is an excerpt from "Palace Walk" by an Author named Naghuib Mahfouz, Egypt and Arab World's and arguably among one of the best authors of the past century.
When i first read this, it was like reading poetry but now when i look back trying to read with more emphasis on comprehension of english it feels unjust to this rich body of work.
Perhaps, while reading a translation we have to seek that universal appeal and maybe some notes of familiarity in the culture it is written.