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Orhan Pamuk

Turkish novelist and Nobel Prize winner known for works such as "My Name is Red" and "The Museum of Innocence". His latest novel, "Nights of Plague," is set during a bubonic plague outbreak in the early 1900s.

Top 5 podcasts with Orhan Pamuk

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Jan 2, 2019 • 55min

Orhan Pamuk Reads Jorge Luis Borges

Orhan Pamuk joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss "Ibn Hakkan Al-Bokhari, Dead in his Labyrinth," by Jorge Luis Borges, from a 1970 issue of the magazine. Pamuk's novels include "Snow," "My Name is Red," and "The Museum of Innocence." He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2006. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 5min

Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk – A Life in Writing

Orhan Pamuk, a renowned novelist and Nobel laureate known for works like "Snow" and "The Museum of Innocence," shares insights into his literary journey with Erica Wagner. He discusses the intertwining of art and writing, emphasizing how his travels and daily experiences influence his creativity. Pamuk reflects on Turkey's political landscape and the role of journaling in his work, while also tackling challenges like writer's block. Throughout their conversation, he dives deep into the relationship between imagination, beauty, and struggle in storytelling.
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Jan 1, 2025 • 37min

The Book Club: Orhan Pamuk

Orhan Pamuk, a Nobel Prize-winning Turkish novelist, discusses his artistic journey from aspiring painter to renowned writer. He shares insights from his new illustrated notebooks, blending words and images. His reflections include the emotional impact of absence in art, the intimate process of writing, and the complexities of crafting narratives. Pamuk also candidly addresses the tension between fame and solitude, revealing the struggles of maintaining artistic integrity amidst public recognition and political discourse.
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Dec 21, 2022 • 55min

The 12 Books of Christmas, Part 2 – Oded Galor, Andrea Elliott and Orhan Pamuk

Join Oded Galor, a Brown University economist, as he sheds light on humanity's resilience through history, examining events like the Black Death and their impact on societal evolution. Pulitzer Prize-winner Andrea Elliott shares the inspiring story of Dasani Coates, a young girl navigating life in a homeless shelter, highlighting the harsh realities of childhood poverty. Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk discusses how crises shape narratives, especially around motherhood, in his latest work, 'Nights of Plague,' blending history and fiction to explore human behavior.
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Nov 18, 2022 • 43min

Nights of Plague, with Nobel Prize Winner Orhan Pamuk

Orhan Pamuk, the Nobel Prize-winning Turkish novelist known for "My Name is Red," discusses his latest work, "Nights of Plague," set during a bubonic plague outbreak. He explores how pandemics shape narratives and individual perspectives, highlighting the role of humor amidst horror. Pamuk examines the intersection of societal reactions to crises and authoritarianism, and he reflects on past discrimination in Istanbul, weaving historical context into his storytelling. The conversation enriches the understanding of literature's power in understanding complex realities.