Bastard of Istanbul

About “Bastard of Istanbul”

The Bastard of Istanbul is a 2006 novel by Elif Shafak, originally written in English and published by Viking Adult. The book was later translated into Turkish by Aslı Biçen and released under the title Baba ve Piç in March 2006. The Turkish edition became a bestseller. The novel explores themes of identity, family, and cultural conflict. It was written in English but reached a wide audience in Turkey through its translation. The story centers on a family with complex relationships and historical ties. Shafak is a well-known Turkish author who writes in English. The novel was published in both languages within the same year. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)