Tanpinar's "Five cities": Beṣṣehir (Five cities)

"The real subject of Bes Sehir (Five Cities) is the craving we foster for the new, and our nostalgic regret for what is lost to our lives. At first sight the two emotions might seem to be at odds with one another but can be reconciled in the one word 'love'. The cities chosen by love...

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Main Author: Tanpınar, Ahmet Hamdi 1901-1962 (Author)
Other Authors: Christie, Ruth 1923-2021 (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Turkish
Published: London Anthem Press 2018
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Summary:"The real subject of Bes Sehir (Five Cities) is the craving we foster for the new, and our nostalgic regret for what is lost to our lives. At first sight the two emotions might seem to be at odds with one another but can be reconciled in the one word 'love'. The cities chosen by love as its framework have all arrived in my own life by chance. In consequence it is by following their history that we may reach a more authentic understanding of our own people, our own lives, and the culture which is the spiritual façade of our country"...
Item Description:Translation of: Beṣṣehir. - Includes bibliographical references
Physical Description:ix, 217 Seiten
ISBN:9781783088485
1783088486

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