A "well-bred" dog expresses its views on the family that owns it, the world of animals it coexists with, the broader society of Alexandria, Egypt in the first half of the 20th century, and the historical events of the time. This dog, with anthropomorphic characteristics and a human voice and thoughts, observes, comments, and philosophizes. It even speaks in the first person, aiming to make the impression of the protagonist's human nature even more convincing. Magas, first published in 1935, captivates the reader, who learns about significant historical events such as the Greek War of Independence in 1821, the "unfortunate" war of 1897, and the Macedonian Struggle.