Cevdet Bey And His Sons by Orhan Pamuk
The novel follows the life of Cevdet Bey, a wealthy Muslim merchant in early 20th-century Istanbul, and spans across three generations of his family. It delves into their personal and societal struggles as they navigate the profound changes in Turkish society, from the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the rise of the Turkish Republic. Through the lens of Cevdet Bey and his descendants, the story explores themes of tradition, modernity, identity, and the impact of historical upheaval on individual lives and family dynamics.
The 5730th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- Turkish
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- Turkish
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