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 6520th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Turkish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 560-600
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Turkish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 90th on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)