Five books, five cities

The rising trend of literary tourism has become quite popular in recent years! Especially among book enthusiasts worldwide, there's a growing interest in visiting the places depicted in the books they read, wandering through the streets they read about in the books. They want to get to know the streets they've dreamed of walking on and immerse themselves in the lives of the people in the city. That's why they pack their bags and books and set off on journeys to cities and countries.

This type of tourism has also begun to emerge in our country. Particularly, they hit the roads to visit the streets and cities where cult books or recent bestsellers take place. We've selected five unforgettable books and five cities for you.

Orhan Pamuk, Istanbul

Our Nobel Prize-winning, world-renowned author Orhan Pamuk, although being from Istanbul himself, generally sets his works in Istanbul. He even has a book solely dedicated to Istanbul called "Istanbul." The author describes the streets of Istanbul so beautifully that after reading his book, you might feel like you've already lived there before when you visit. With the translation of the book into foreign languages, not only tourists from our country but also many tourists from various countries have visited Istanbul. Istanbul and Hotels

Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar, Beş Şehir (Five Cities)

Ahmet Hamdi, one of the most famous and perfect authors of the Republic Period, besides his mastery in writing, also taught literature. One of the most beautiful works of the author, who brought unforgettable works to our literary world, is "Beş Şehir" (Five Cities). The book tells about Ankara, Istanbul, Bursa, Erzurum, and Konya, which left traces in the author's life. The work, which is quite different from a travelogue, is an excellent book to compare the changes of cities in those years and today, with its language and perfect narrative.

Yaşar Kemal, İnce Memed

Yaşar Kemal is not only associated with Adana and especially Çukurova through his works but also through many things he said and did. He perfectly reflects the life, ignorance, and culture of Çukurova villagers and Anatolian people in his words. The author has also earned a place in world literature, and many of his works have been translated into foreign

languages.

Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment

As soon as you hear the name of the book, we know that Raskolnikov comes to your mind. The legendary character has now become synonymous with Dostoyevsky through his internal struggles, outlook on life, and events. Dostoyevsky is also synonymous with Russia, even with Moscow. Famous authors like Dostoyevsky, Pushkin, and Gogol beautifully depicted Russia, its people, lives, and cities in their works. Those who read or even went and saw the cities know; if you haven't seen these places yet, it's worth adding them to your list.

James Joyce, Ulysses

When it comes to Ulysses, the precursor of postmodern novels and one of the fundamental works of world literature, Dublin comes to mind. Even today, fans of the book still organize walks and commemorations in the streets of the city where the novel was set. Because the novel vividly describes and portrays the streets of the city, the paths the protagonist walked.