Description
In this groundbreaking novel, a narrator receives a manuscript detailing the life and mysterious suicide of his friend, Selim Işık. As the narrator delves into Selim's past through interviews with his acquaintances, he uncovers a complex web of relationships and a profound search for meaning. The narrative explores themes of life, death, memory, and the elusive nature of truth, all while questioning the dominant narratives of Turkish society and the modern world. Atay's unique style, characterized by its embrace of the 'language of the misfit,' offers a powerful critique of authority and a deep exploration of individual alienation.
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Published Mar 1, 2017
714 pages
ISBN: 9780995554306
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First Published
1971
Language
eng
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