A Marriage Under A Comet (in Audio)
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One of Turkiye's most influential authors and often likened to Charles Dickens, Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar addressed issues like superstition, class struggles, and gender dynamics with a mix of realism and humor.
Set in early 20th-century Istanbul, this sharp and humorous satirical novel captures the hysteria surrounding the predicted approach of Halley's Comet in 1912. Against a backdrop of apocalyptic fears and superstitions, the story follows İrfan Galip, a modern - yet conservative - young man, as he navigates his budding romance with a mysterious woman whose worldview starkly contrasts his own. As the city succumbs to ignorance, panic, and opportunistic schemes, İrfan champions science and reason in a clash of tradition versus modernity. A masterful blend of romance, social commentary, and wit, A Marriage Under A Comet offers an unforgettable exploration of human folly and cultural transformation.