Silent House :Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
Silent House :Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
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1 August, 2013
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Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
'One of the greatest and most prophetic of political novelists.' Guardian
'Inspired and impassioned' New York Times
'Powerful, assured and engaging.' Irish Times
A family gathers in the shadow of a revolution, until an outsider brings the action to their door
As the political tension from Turkey's tumultuous struggle for modernity builds, an old widow Fatma waits with her faithful servant Recep for her grandchildren to descend for their annual visit. Faruk, a failed historian; his sensitive leftist sister, Nilgun; and Metin, a high school student who lives the fast life of the nouveaux riches while dreaming of escape.
The arrival of Recep's nephew Hassan, who has recently fallen in with right-wing extremists, draws the family into the growing political cataclysm. As the country wavers towards tragedy, the family are forced to confront their past and decide where they stand.
Prizes
Short-listed for Man Asian Literary Prize 2012
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780571275953 |
| ISBN10 | 0571275958 |
| Number Of Pages | 416 |
| Item Weight | 327 g |
| Product Dimensions | 135 x 205 x 15 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Faber & Faber |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | Main - Re-issue |
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Author's Bio
Orhan Pamuk is the author of many celebrated books of fiction, nonfiction, and photography. In 2003 he won the IMPAC prize for My Name is Red, and in 2006 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.