Valor
Stories
David Gramling author Aron Aji author Murathan Mungan author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Northwestern University Press
Published:30th Sep '22
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Winner of the 2021 Global Humanities Translation Prize
Among Murathan Mungan’s signature works, Cenk HikÂyeleri (Valor: Stories) has long been considered a milestone of twentieth-century Turkish literature. The six short stories in the collection reflect the author’s multiethnic background (which includes Kurdish, Arab, and Turkish heritage) and represent his lush poetics, literary breadth, and sociopolitical commitments.
Valor reimagines Shahmaran, a mythical half‑human, half‑snake figure that commonly appears in the folklore of Turkey’s southeastern provinces. Legend interweaves with the contemporary realities of ethnicity, religious dogma, gender, and sexuality. Uncovering hidden narratives within a rich and complicated culture, Mungan’s stories depict self-realization and sexual awakening as they showcase one of Turkey’s most popular literary voices.
ISBN: 9780810145245
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 151g
208 pages
Global Humanities Translation Prize