A Prototype of a Postmodern Narrative
A Prototype of a Postmodern Narrative

Summary/Abstract: Imbued with postmodernist elements, The Black Book explores an identity crisis that begins with the individual and extends to society, navigating the tension between alienation and self-discovery. Disguised as a detective story, Pamuk revisits his central theme—the East-West conflict—to depict Turkish society’s transformation, marked by a desire to identify with the Other while distancing from the self. Through its complex narrative structure, non-linear temporality, and rich intertextuality, the novel reflects Istanbul, Turkey, and its society, affirming Pamuk’s place in literature and exemplifying the postmodernist nature of the work.

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