Istanbul

In this evocative portrait of Istanbul, Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk explores the city's rich history and the collective melancholy—hüzün—shared by its inhabitants. Drawing from personal memories and reflections, he weaves a narrative that spans from his childhood to the artistic influences that shaped his perception of the city. With a blend of intimacy and grandeur, Pamuk presents Istanbul as both a physical space and a vibrant tapestry of emotions, akin to the works of Joyce and Borges.