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Nights of Plague, with Nobel Prize Winner Orhan Pamuk

Intelligence Squared

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Pandemics and Narratives: Exploring History Through Fiction

This chapter explores a writer's experiences crafting a novel set during a bubonic plague outbreak on a fictional Ottoman island, reflecting on pandemic history and themes of individuality and government response. Delving into the interplay between historical events and fictional storytelling, it emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in literature, especially through the lens of feminist characters. The conversation also highlights how humor and horror can coexist in narrative, providing commentary on nationalism and individual influence amidst crisis.

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