In addition to his published works, he has drawn attention for his political comments, particularly his attempts to highlight the lack of freedom of speech in Turkey. His work has received popular and critical acclaim, and he became the first Turkish recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2006. Orhan Pamuk is one of the most prominent Turkish authors alive.

The novel is set in the Ottoman Empire during the late 16th century, and examines themes such as cultural differences, the interplay between art and religion and the significance of names through a polyphonic narrative centred on the murder of a high-ranking miniaturist in the Sultan’s court. It was originally published in Turkish in 1998 and won prestigious awards such as the Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger (Best Foreign Book Prize, 2002) and the International Dublin Literary Award (2003). My Name is Red is one of Orhan Pamuk’s most successful novels. This clear and detailed 64-page reading guide is structured as follows:

It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including art, religion and the cultural divide between the East and the West. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. 9782808001861 64 EBook Plurilingua Publishing This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk.

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