Quotes from book
The Black Book

Name: The Black Book
Author: Orhan Pamuk

Orhan Pamuk Original title Kara Kitap (Turkish, 1990)

The Black Book is a novel by Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk. It was published in Turkish in 1990 and first translated by Güneli Gün and published in English in 1994. In 2006, it was translated into English again by Maureen Freely.

“We live but for a short time, we see but very little, and we know almost nothing; so, at least, let's do some dreaming. Have yourself a very good Sunday, my dear readers.”

Orhan Pamuk book The Black Book

Source: The Black Book

“[N]othing is as surprising as life. Except for writing. Except for writing. Yes, of course, except for writing, the only consolation.”

Orhan Pamuk book The Black Book

Source: The Black Book

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