The White Castle by Orhan Pamuk
The novel explores themes of identity and duality through the story of a young Italian scholar who is captured by Ottoman pirates and taken to Istanbul, where he becomes the slave of a scholar who bears a striking resemblance to him. As they collaborate on various scientific and philosophical projects, their identities begin to blur, leading to a complex exploration of selfhood and the nature of understanding between cultures. The narrative delves into the fluidity of identity and the intricate relationship between the East and the West, ultimately questioning the essence of individuality and the possibility of truly knowing oneself or another.
The 12048th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- Turkish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-160
- Original Language
- Turkish
- Avg User Rating
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(2.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - A Cidadela Branca
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- Independent Foreign Fiction Prize (Independent Foreign Fiction Prize)