A parable about love, literature and fanaticism. A young university student becomes obsessed with a magical book that delves into the dangerous natures of love and self. Abandoning his studies and his family, he goes with the beautiful Janan on a search for the meaning of the book's darker secrets.
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A parable about love, literature and fanaticism. A young university student becomes obsessed with a magical book that delves into the dangerous natures of love and self. Abandoning his studies and his family, he goes with the beautiful Janan on a search for the meaning of the book's darker secrets.
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Fine / Near Fine. 1st British Edition, 1st printing Pamuk, Orhan., Faber & Faber (London, UK), 1997, c1997, 1st British Edition, 1st printing, blue cloth (hard cover), fine with near fine dj (lightest wear at top edge), 296 pp, 8vo, ISBN: 0571178413, 'I read a book one day, and my whole life was changed', 'Osman, a young university student, becomes obsessed with a magical book that delves into the dangerous nature of love and self. He turns his back on home and family, abandons his studies, and falls in love. With the beautiful Janan, he goes on a search for the meaning of the book's darker secrets', translated by Guneli Gun. Author is winner of the Nobel Prize for literature. Scarce title.
This earlier book by Pumak which has many of the exquisite ingredients of the turkish nobel prize winner's later writings ie "My Name Is Red" and "Museum of Innocence" but lacks the depth and maturity which rightfully earned him that prize. In addition the translation feels unnatural and not worthy of the poetic style which is so characteristic of Pamuk.
