Turkey’s first Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk discusses his new novel that delves into the psychology of a pandemic and paying attention to the daily “beauties of life”

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Turkey’s first Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk discusses his new novel that delves into the psychology of a pandemic and paying attention to the daily “beauties of life”

Born in Istanbul, Orhan Pamuk rose to become one of Turkey’s most prominent novelists. His works have sold over 11 million copies worldwide and have been translated into sixty-three languages. In 2006, Pamuk was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming Turkey’s first-ever Nobel laureate. His latest novel “Veba Geceleri” (“The Nights of the Plague”) examines the psychology of a pandemic and bridging feelings of loneliness with the details and “beauties of life.”

 

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  • Josh

    The part where he mentions that he wants to be adopted by a more functional family even at 45 yrs really hits home. Really delineates how no matter how old and independent you are, you still need love and support.

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    ludi2

    Great episode loved the thing but the intro was a little long

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  • martin

    10:30 til around 20:00 is a great part

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    Jasmin

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