Turkey
Guest of the book fair Svět knihy Praha 2024
Elif Şhafak is a prominent Turkish author, storyteller and academic known for her captivating narratives that explore themes of identity, culture, politics, and gender. She has authored numerous acclaimed novels, essays, and articles. She gained recognition with her novel The Bastard of Istanbul (2006), a multigenerational tale that delves into the complexities of Turkish and Armenian identities, and The Forty Rules of Love (2009) that intertwines the stories of Rumi and his spiritual mentor, Shams Tabrizi, with that of a modern-day woman’s quest for love and self-discovery. Şhafak is an outspoken advocate for human rights and freedom of speech. She fearlessly tackles controversial subjects in her writing, challenging societal norms and fostering dialogue on taboo topics.
For the best web experience - to make search work, to remember what you have in your cart, to easily find out the status of your order, not to bother you with inappropriate advertising, and to avoid having to log in every time.
Therefore, we need your consent to processing of cookies, ie small files that are temporarily stored in your browser. Thanks for giving it to us and helping us improve the site.