Description
"The Architect's Apprentice" by Elif Shafak is a historical novel set in the opulent world of the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century. The story follows Jahan, a young elephant tamer who becomes an apprentice to the legendary architect Mimar Sinan. As Jahan navigates palace intrigues, forbidden love, and the grandeur of imperial construction, he witnesses the empire's rise and fall. Blending history, adventure, and mysticism, the novel explores themes of ambition, power, and the pursuit of beauty in art and architecture.
- Pages: 495
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- Genre: Novel
- ISBN: 9786003671638
- Persian Title: کتاب من و استادم اثر الیف شافاک