Bliss by O Z Livaneli
Meryem, a teenage girl, is raped by her uncle, a sheikh in a dervish order. Her commando cousin, Cemal, is chosen to execute her. In Istanbul, Irfan, a professor, revolts against the routine of his existence. By chance, his path crosses with that of Meryem and Cemal. They embark on a journey which fills their hearts with hope and sets them free.
O.Z. Livaneli is one of Turkey's most prominent and popular authors as well as an accomplished musician and composer, whose works have been recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra. He was held under military detention during the coup of March 12, 1971 and lived in exile for eight years. He studied music in Stockholm, then lived in Paris and Athens, returning to Turkey in 1984. He was one of the founders of the Turkish-Kurdish Peace Movement and the initiator of the Campaign Against Violence in Turkey, and he has made significant contributions to the Greek-Turkish Frienship Committee. He was elected a Member of Parliament in 2002.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780312360535 |
| ISBN 10 | 0312360533 |
| Title | Bliss |
| Author | O Z Livaneli |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | St Martin's Press |
| Year published | 2006-10-17 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Prizes | Runner-up for Discover Great New Writers (Fiction) 2006 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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