The bestselling Turkish classic of love and loss in a changing world, with a new introduction by David Selim Sayers
'A heart-breaker . . . it has the kind of indefinably powerful impact of The Great Gatsby' Observer
'It is, perhaps, easier to dismiss a man whose face gives no indication of an inner life. And what a pity that is: a dash of curiosity is all it takes to stumble upon treasures we never expected.'
A shy young man leaves his home in rural Turkey to learn a trade in 1920s Berlin. The city's crowded streets, thriving arts scene, passionate politics and seedy cabarets provide the backdrop for a chance meeting with a woman, which will haunt him for the rest of his life. Emotionally powerful, intensely atmospheric and touchingly profound,
Product details
Publisher : Penguin Classics; 1st edition (4 Mar. 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 0241422264
ISBN-13 : 978-0241422267
Dimensions : 12.8 x 1.1 x 19.7 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 78,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
2,113 in Poetry & Drama Criticism
3,827 in Fiction Classics (Books)
11,237 in Literary Fiction (Books)
Customer reviews: 4.1
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