The Red-Haired Woman

Experience the enchanting world of literature with 'The Red-Haired Woman' by Orhan Pamuk, the Nobel Prize-winning author renowned for his exquisite storytelling. This captivating trade paperback published by Penguin Australia in 2017 is a masterful exploration of complex relationships, set against the backdrop of a compelling coming-of-age narrative. Tucked away in the rustic outskirts of Istanbul, the novel intricately weaves the tale of a skilled well digger and his young apprentice, whose bond deepens during their desperate quest for water on an arid land.

As the sweltering sun beats down, they share stories that reflect their distinct lives — the bachelor dedicated to his craft and the youthful boy carrying the weight of a vanished father. Their mundane existence takes a thrilling twist when they encounter a mesmerizing figure from a traveling theatre, The Red-Haired Woman, whose allure captivates the apprentice. This mesmerizing connection leads to unforeseen consequences and tragedies.

Delve into 'The Red-Haired Woman,' where themes of family, identity, and the struggles between tradition and modernity come alive. Pamuk’s evocative prose, skillfully translated from Turkish by Ekin Oklap, promises to engage any reader who appreciates thought-provoking literature. With 272 pages of rich narrative, this book is a must-have addition to your collection, offering free shipping for your convenience. Explore the fascinating dynamics of fathers and sons, and unravel the mysteries of life and love within its pages.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781926428826
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 272


Description:
From the Nobel Prize winner and best-selling author Orhan Pamuk is The Red-Haired Woman, a fable of fathers and sons and the desires that come between them. On the outskirts of a town thirty miles from Istanbul, a master well digger and his young apprentice are hired to find water on a barren plain. As they struggle in the summer heat, excavating without luck, the two develop a filial bond neither has known before - not the poor middle-aged bachelor nor the middle-class boy whose father disappeared after being arrested for politically subversive activities. The pair come to depend on each other and exchange stories reflecting disparate views of the world. But in the nearby town, where they buy provisions and take their evening break, the boy finds an irresistible diversion- The Red-Haired Woman, an alluring member of a travelling theatre company. She catches his eye and seems as fascinated by him as he is by her. When the young man's wildest dream is realised, in his distraction a horrible accident befalls the well digger and the boy flees, returning to Istanbul. Only years later will he discover whether he was in fact responsible for his master's death and who the redheaded enchantress was. The Red-Haired Woman is a beguiling mystery tale of family and romance, of east and west, tradition and modernity, by one of the great storytellers of our time. Translated from the Turkish by Ekin Oklap.

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