İstanbul

About “İstanbul”

Istanbul: Memories and the City is a memoir by Orhan Pamuk that reflects on his personal memories and the changing culture of Turkey. The book explores the tension between modernity and the past, as well as the decline of traditional family life. It also focuses on the history of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. The work was translated into English by Maureen Freely in 2005. It is based on the author's own experiences and observations. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)