A Millenium of Turkish Literature: a concise history

From Orhon inscriptions to Orhan Pamuk, the story of Turkish literature from the eighth century a.d. to the present day is rich and complex, full of firm traditions and daring transformations. Spanning a wide geographic range from Outer Mongolia and the environs of China through the Middle East all the way to Europe, the history of Turkish literature embraces a multitude of traditions and influences. All have left their imprint on the distinctive amalgam that is uni... >Voir plus