The White Castle
Book • 1985
Set in the 17th century, *The White Castle* by Orhan Pamuk is a thought-provoking tale of identity and cultural exchange.
The story follows a young Venetian scholar captured by the Ottoman Empire and his complex relationship with Hoja, a Turkish intellectual who is his exact double.
As they exchange knowledge and secrets, their identities become increasingly intertwined, raising profound questions about selfhood and cultural identity.
The story follows a young Venetian scholar captured by the Ottoman Empire and his complex relationship with Hoja, a Turkish intellectual who is his exact double.
As they exchange knowledge and secrets, their identities become increasingly intertwined, raising profound questions about selfhood and cultural identity.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 0 episodes
Mentioned by 
Tyler Cowen
Daron Acemoglu
Daron Acemoglu on the Struggle Between State and Society
