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Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Bastard of Istanbul
Book • 2006
The novel, written by Elif Shafak, centers around Asya Kazancı, a nineteen-year-old woman living in Istanbul, and Armanoush Tchakhmakhchian, an Armenian-American who travels to Istanbul to discover her roots.
The story delves into the violent past of Turkey, particularly the 1915 Armenian deportations and massacres, and how these events impact the lives of the characters.
The narrative is set in both Turkey and the United States, highlighting the complex relationships between the characters and their cultural identities.
The story delves into the violent past of Turkey, particularly the 1915 Armenian deportations and massacres, and how these events impact the lives of the characters.
The narrative is set in both Turkey and the United States, highlighting the complex relationships between the characters and their cultural identities.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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Elif Shafak in de context van haar proces in Turkije voor het schrijven van deze roman.
Elif Shafak in de context van haar proces in Turkije voor het schrijven van deze roman.
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Water. Lex Bohlmeijer in gesprek met Elif Shafak
Mentioned by Lilah Raptopoulos as a courageous writer who acknowledges the Armenian genocide in her book, "The Bastard of Istanbul."
FT Weekend: The stories we tell, with Elif Shafak
Mentioned by Samira Ahmed in the context of a discussion about Elif Shafak 's experiences with the Turkish legal system.
Elif Shafak 's experiences with the Turkish legal system.
How I Found My Voice: Elif Shafak
Mentioned by Lilah Raptopoulos in the context of the Armenian genocide and its impact on Armenian identity.
FT Weekend: The stories we tell, with Elif Shafak
Genoemd door Elif Shafak in de context van een rechtszaak die ze moest ondergaan vanwege haar schrijven.
Elif Shafak in de context van een rechtszaak die ze moest ondergaan vanwege haar schrijven. Water. Lex Bohlmeijer in gesprek met Elif Shafak
