Global perspectives on Orhan Pamuk : existentialism and politics /
This book explores both existential and political themes in Orhan Pamuk's work, and investigates the apparent contradictions in a contemporary political arena where Islam and democracy are often seen as opposing and irreconcilable terms. Existential themes delve into literary nuances in Pamuk t...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Palgrave Macmillan,
2012.
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| Series: | Literatures and cultures of the Islamic world.
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| Summary: | This book explores both existential and political themes in Orhan Pamuk's work, and investigates the apparent contradictions in a contemporary political arena where Islam and democracy are often seen as opposing and irreconcilable terms. Existential themes delve into literary nuances in Pamuk that discuss love, happiness, suffering, memory and death. |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 206 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780230114111 (hardback) 0230114113 (hardback) |