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The Museum of Innocence

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The Museum of Innocence by Orhan Pamuk offers a poignant exploration of love and obsession set in 1970s Istanbul. The novel follows the life of Kemal, a wealthy man, whose relationship with a distant relation named Fusun profoundly alters his life. As Kemal becomes entangled in his emotions and memories, he begins to collect objects associated with Fusun, creating a tangible museum of his longing and nostalgia. This tale delves into themes of cultural change and the passage of time, illustrating how deeply personal and historical narratives intertwine.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by profoundly emotional stories set against the backdrop of Istanbul. With a meticulous exploration of obsession and memory, this narrative delves deeply into the complexities of love and the longing for connection, taking you on a poignant journey through time.

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The Museum of Innocence

Orhan Pamuk's gripping tale of forbidden love - now in paperback.

A deeply moving portrait of a torturous love affair that shows Istanbul in all its complex beauty.

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The Museum of Innocence — set in Istanbul between 1975 and today — tells the story of Kemal, the son of one of Istanbul's richest families, and of his obsessive love for a poor and distant relation, the beautiful Fusun, who is a shop-girl in a small boutique.

The novel depicts a panoramic view of life in Istanbul as it chronicles this long, obsessive love affair between Kemal and Fusun. Pamuk beautifully captures the identity crisis experienced by Istanbul's upper classes who find themselves caught between traditional and westernised ways of being.

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The Museum of Innocence by Orhan Pamuk is celebrated for its meticulous detail and profound exploration of love and obsession, set against the backdrop of Istanbul from the late 20th century. Critics praise Pamuk's ability to weave a rich tapestry of cultural and historical reflections, creating a deeply engaging narrative. The novel is described as emotionally compelling, with characters that evoke sympathy and reflection on the nature of memory and loss.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571237029

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main - Re-issue

Contributors:

  • Translated by Maureen Freely
  • Translated by Maureen Freely
  • Translated by Maureen Freely

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 597g

Pages: 752

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About the Author

Orhan Pamuk, is the author of many celebrated books, including The White Castle, Istanbul and Snow. In 2003 he won the International IMPAC Award for My Name is Red, and in 2006 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. His most recent novel, The Museum of Innocence, was an international bestseller, praised in the Guardian as 'an enthralling, immensely enjoyable piece of storytelling.' Orhan Pamuk lives in Istanbul.

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