This year the course will examine the work of Turkish female authors from the late nineteenth century to the present. It will deal with historical and literary context as well as the literary works themselves. A reading knowledge of Turkish is required.

Sample Reading List:
Adivar, Halide Edip, The Clown and his Daughter
Agaoglu, Adalet, Olmeyi Yatmak
Aliye, Fatma, Musahedat
Shafak, Elif, The Flea Palace
Uyar, Tomris, Disboyu Papatyalar
Uzuner, Buket, Mediterranean Waltz