The Museum Of Innocence by Orhan Pamuk
This novel delves into the obsessive love of Kemal, a wealthy Istanbulite, for Füsun, a distant relative and a shopgirl, which begins in 1975 and spans over 30 years. After a brief affair, Füsun marries another man, but Kemal's love remains unyielding. He starts collecting objects that remind him of his love for her, eventually creating a museum dedicated to their relationship. Set against the backdrop of Istanbul's changing society, the story explores themes of love, longing, class, and the power of memory, as Kemal's life becomes a testament to his unattainable desire, encapsulated within the walls of his museum.
The 5291st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Turkish
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 560-600
- Original Language
- Turkish
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- O Museu Da Inocência
- The Museum Of Innocence Publisher
- The Museum of Innocence
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