Nights of Plague (Veba Geceleri) Novel by Orhan Pamuk (Farsi)

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"Nights of Plague" (Veba Geceleri) is a novel by Orhan Pamuk, a Nobel Prize-winning Turkish author. The story takes place in the early 20th century on the fictional Mediterranean island of Mingheria, which is part of the Ottoman Empire. The island is struck by a devastating plague, and the novel chronicles the impact of the disease on the island's inhabitants, as well as the political and social ramifications of the outbreak. Pamuk delves into the lives of various characters, including the island’s governor, officials, and ordinary citizens, painting a vivid picture of a society in crisis. As the plague spreads, the islanders grapple with fear, superstition, and the imposition of strict quarantine measures. The story also highlights the tensions between different ethnic and religious groups on the island, adding layers of complexity to the narrative.

• Pages: 664
• Genre: Historical fiction
• Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
• ISBN: 9786222671921
• Persian Title: کتاب شب های طاعون اثر اورهان پاموک

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