novel very unique for its narrative technique, The story is told by Hairy Bey, a fit for nothing fellow who knows a little of repairing watches and clocks.
He narrates his life story in a non linear way, What emerges is an indispensable truth of life, as lived by the people of the third world, An excellent novel. Astonishing skills of characterisation. Down to earth philosophising. A must read. For all those interested in understanding the differences between the East and the West of the world, this book is superb.
It was written by Nobel Prise Ahmed Tanpinar who was born inin Turkey during the Ottoman Empire and died induring the Modern Republic of Turkey.
This book shows us how Tradition and Modernity need to be conjugated: it is not possible
to eliminate, eradicate Tradition, They must blend one into the other, Turkey represents THE country between EAST and WEST and this book will help us understand how we gain insights into culture and how we can understand and find common ground with other cultures.
Excellent thank you. A brilliant book interesting but drags for long without any particular plot of a societal describtion Get it as soon as Friday, Oct.