The
architect's apprentice
Shafak, Elif
1971-
creator
text
Historical fiction.
Biographical fiction.
nyu
2015
monographic
eng
424 pages ; 24 cm
"From the acclaimed author of The Bastard of Istanbul, a colorful, magical tale set during the height of the Ottoman Empire In her latest novel, Turkey's preeminent female writer spins an epic tale spanning nearly a century in the life of the Ottoman Empire. In 1540, twelve-year-old Jahan arrives in Istanbul. As an animal tamer in the sultan's menagerie, he looks after the exceptionally smart elephant Chota and befriends (and falls for) the sultan's beautiful daughter, Princess Mihrimah. A palace education leads Jahan to Mimar Sinan, the empire's chief architect, who takes Jahan under his wing as they construct (with Chota's help) some of the most magnificent buildings in history. Yet even as they build Sinan's triumphant masterpieces-the incredible Suleymaniye and Selimiye mosques-dangerous undercurrents begin to emerge, with jealousy erupting among Sinan's four apprentices. A memorable story of artistic freedom, creativity, and the clash between science and fundamentalism, Shafak's intricate novel brims with vibrant characters, intriguing adventure, and the lavish backdrop of the Ottoman court, where love and loyalty are no match for raw power"--
Elif Shafak.
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Mimar
Sinan
1489 or 1490-1588
Fiction
Mihrimah Sultan
1522-1578
Fiction
Architects
Turkey
16th century
Fiction
FICTION / Historical
FICTION / Literary
FICTION / General
Turkey
Social life and customs
16th century
Fiction
Turkey
History
Süleyman I, 1520-1566
Fiction
Turkey
History
Ottoman Empire, 1288-1918
Fiction
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