{"product_id":"conversations-with-orhan-pamuk-9781496849410","title":"Conversations with Orhan Pamuk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk is a renowned writer of the global novel, known for his Turkish and world literary canons. His work has been translated into over sixty languages and sold over fifteen million copies globally. This volume presents an alternative literary history that traces the dominant themes of his oeuvre, and the interviews establish that his novels are predicated on methodical research, such as archival and scholarly, investigative and journalistic, or ethnographic. His fictions are constructed through intricate clockwork and delve into specialized knowledge of an Ottoman historical era, Islamic miniature painting, coups, museums, Istanbul street vendors, conspiracy, and plagues. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 277 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 January 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University Press of Mississippi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk (b. 1952) stands as a preeminent exponent of the global novel in contemporary times. His literary creations, deeply influenced by Turkish and global literary traditions, have been translated into over sixty languages and have achieved global sales exceeding fifteen million copies. This comprehensive collection offers an alternative literary history that explores the recurring themes prevalent throughout Pamuk's oeuvre. As revealed through the interviews, Pamuk's work seamlessly blends references from Eastern and Western literary traditions in a hybrid manner. Moreover, he skillfully navigates the boundary between historical and literary idioms, akin to a painter experimenting with colors, interweaving genres such as romance, detective stories, murder mysteries, mythology, and autobiography. The interviews establish that a Pamuk novel is meticulously researched, encompassing aspects such as archival and scholarly inquiry, investigative journalism, and ethnographic studies. It could be argued that the essence of a Pamuk novel lies in its methodological approach. His fictions are meticulously constructed through intricate clockwork, delving into specialized knowledge of Ottoman historical eras, Islamic miniature painting, coups, museums, Istanbul street vendors, conspiracies, and plagues. In turn, Pamuk's interviews provide valuable insights into the novelist's daily life, artistic process, and creative endeavors, offering a captivating window into his world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781496849410\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45216940622074,"sku":"9781496849410","price":84.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/conversations-with-orhan-pamuk-9781496849410","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}