Author : Gültekin Emre
Publisher : Turkish Literature
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,14 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781840597677
A treasure of short fiction set in the great cities of Europe, written from the perspective of female authors on its eastern border. Encounter heroines from Turkey or of Turkish origin, from the lustful tourist to the abandoned wife, the young au pair to the migrant worker in Berlin.
Author : Anastasia M. Ashman
Publisher : Seal Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,84 MB
Release : 2006-02-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781580051552
An anthology of personal writings in which twenty-nine women who have lived in Turkey over the last forty years chronicle their experiences and share their impressions of the country.
Author : Zeyneb Hanoum
Publisher :
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 33,15 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Turkey
ISBN :
Author : Ayse Papatya Bucak
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 38,57 MB
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1324002980
Short-listed for the 2020 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection “As profound as it is lyrical. The stories are music.” —Marcela Davison Avilés, NPR In Ayse Papatya Bucak’s dreamlike narratives, dead girls recount gas explosions and a chess-playing automaton falls in love. A student stops eating, and no one knows whether her act is personal or political. A Turkish wrestler, a hero in the East, is seen as a brute in the West. And in the masterful title story, the Greek god Apollo confronts his personal history to memorialize, and make sense of, generations of war. A joy and a provocation, Bucak’s stories confront the nature of memory with humor and myth, performance and authenticity.
Author : Leylâ Erbil
Publisher : Deep Vellum Publishing
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 31,43 MB
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1646050134
The pioneering debut novel by one of Turkey's most radical female authors tells the story of an aspiring intellectual in a complex, modernizing country. In English at last: the first novel by a Turkish woman to ever be nominated for the Nobel. A Strange Woman is the story of Nermin, a young woman and aspiring poet growing up in Istanbul. Nermin frequents coffeehouses and underground readings, determined to immerse herself in the creative, anarchist youth culture of Turkey’s capital; however, she is regularly thwarted by her complicated relationship to her parents, members of the old guard who are wary of Nermin’s turn toward secularism. In four parts, A Strange Woman narrates the past and present of a Turkish family through the viewpoints of the main characters involved. This rebellious, avant-garde novel tackles sexuality, the unconscious, and psychoanalysis, all through the lens of modernizing 20th-century Turkey. Deep Vellum brings this long-awaited translation of the debut novel by a trailblazing feminist voice to US readers.
Author : Hande Öğüt
Publisher : Turkish Literature
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,90 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781840596809
Istanbul is the cornerstone of this culturally significant collection of short stories written exclusively by women. Ranging from ancient Constantinople to the modern capital of Turkey, these 27 short stories show the colorful traces of the people that have lived in that city throughout the ages. Highlighting the rich historical, political, and cultural accents of the city, this compilation provides a unique perspective about this fascinating and global metropolis.
Author : Hanoum Zeyneb
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 28,33 MB
Release : 2022-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Zeyneb Hanoum and her sister Melek Hanoum, belonging to the Ottoman Muslim nobility, were given a Western-style education by their progressive father. However, he also expected them to live the isolated lives of Ottoman ladies. So, the sisters revolted and teamed with the French author Pierre Loti, hoping that European intellectual support would speed up Ottoman social reform. Fleeing Istanbul in 1906 because of the fear of imperial retaliation, the sisters traveled in disguise to Europe and hoped to find "freedom" in the West. With Zeyneb Hanum's letters, this book challenges Orientalist stereotypes and records the dynamic engagement between Eastern and Western women at the end of the 19th century.
Author : Eylem Atakav
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,73 MB
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 0415674654
Since 2000, there has been a considerable effort in Turkish cinema to come to terms with the military's intervention in politics and subsequent national trauma. It has resulted in an outpouring of cinematic texts. This book focuses on women and Turkish cinema in the context of gender politics, cultural identity and representation. The central proposition of this book is that enforced depolticisation introduced after the coup is responsible for uniting feminism and film in 1980s Turkey. The feminist movement was able to flourish precisely because it was not perceived as political or politically significant. In a parallel move in the films of the 1980s there was an increased tendency to focus on the individual, on women's issues and lives, in order to avoid the overtly political. Women and Turkish Cinema provides a comprehensive view of cinema's approach to women in a country which straddles European and Middle Eastern cultural conceptions, identities and religious values and will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of Film Studies, Gender Studies and Middle East Studies, amongst others.
Author : Mina Seckin
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 27,94 MB
Release : 2022-11-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1646221605
This wry and visceral debut novel follows a young Turkish-American woman who, rather than grieving her father's untimely death, seeks treatment for a stubborn headache and grows obsessed with a centuries-old theory of medicine. "[A] humane and refreshingly astringent novel." —Lauren LeBlanc, The New York Times Book Review Twenty-year-old Sibel thought she had concrete plans for the summer. She would care for her grandmother in Istanbul, visit her father’s grave, and study for the MCAT. Instead, she finds herself watching Turkish soap operas and self-diagnosing her own possible chronic illness with the four humors theory of ancient medicine. Also on Sibel’s mind: her blond American boyfriend who accompanies her to Turkey; her energetic but distraught younger sister; and her devoted grandmother, who, Sibel comes to learn, carries a harrowing secret. Delving into her family’s history, the narrative weaves through periods of political unrest in Turkey, from military coups to the Gezi Park protests. Told with pathos and humor, Sibel’s search for strange and unusual cures is disrupted as she begins to see how she might heal herself through the care of others, including her own family and its long-fractured relationships.
Author : E. F. Benson
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 4975 pages
File Size : 49,17 MB
Release : 2024-01-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The Collected Works of E. F. Benson: 23 Novels & 30+ Short Stories presents a rich assortment of Benson's literary works, showcasing his unique blend of wit, humor, and social commentary. Known for his clever characterizations and keen observations of society, Benson's writing style is both engaging and thought-provoking, making his stories a joy to read for fans of classic British literature. Set in the early 20th century, Benson's works capture the essence of the Edwardian era, offering a glimpse into the lives and manners of the time. E. F. Benson, a prolific writer and popular novelist, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of upper-class society, which is evident in the vivid and detailed portrayals of his characters and their interactions. With a keen eye for satire and a sharp wit, Benson's writing reflects his deep understanding of human nature and his ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. I highly recommend The Collected Works of E. F. Benson to readers who enjoy immersive storytelling, vibrant characters, and a glimpse into the societal conventions of the early 20th century. This comprehensive collection offers a treasure trove of literary gems that showcase Benson's talent as a storyteller and his enduring legacy in the world of classic literature.
