My Name is Red

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In the late 1590s, the Sultan secretly commissions a great book: a celebration of his life and his empire, to be illuminated by the best artists of the day - in the European manner. At a time of violent fundamentalism, however, this is a dangerous proposition.
"My Name Is Red" by legendary author Omar Pamuk is set in the late 1590s, at the court of an Ottoman Sultan who has commissioned a great book: a celebration of his life and empire, to be illuminated, in the European manner, by the best artists of the day. In a time of violent fundamentalism, following a European cultural style is a dangerous proposition for all involved.

The illustrious circle of artists is not allowed to know for whom they are working, but when one of the miniaturists is murdered, their Master has to seek outside help. Was the painter murdered for his art, out of love, or because of religious terror?

The Sultan demands an answer within three days- perhaps the unfinished paintings hold the clue.
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Weight 0.586000
Author Orhan Pamuk
Availability IP
Department Literature
Edition Main - Re-issue
Format Paperback
ISBN 9780571268832
Pages 720
Published 13/10/2011
Publisher Faber and Faber
Section Literature
Size Unfolded 13x20cm
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