Aşk ı Memnu by Halid Ziya Uşaklıgil
Set in the opulent world of late 19th-century Istanbul, this novel explores the tangled web of forbidden love, betrayal, and societal expectations. The story revolves around the affluent Adnan Bey, who marries the much younger and beautiful Bihter, only for her to become entangled in a passionate and illicit affair with Behlül, Adnan's charming nephew. As their secret relationship unfolds, it threatens to unravel the fabric of their lives and the household, leading to a tragic crescendo that underscores the destructive power of unbridled desires and the constraints of societal norms.
- Published
- 1899
- Nationality
- Turkish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- Turkish
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