In this masterful memoir, Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk unveils the soul of his beloved hometown. 'Istanbul: Memories and the City' is a deeply personal journey, weaving Pamuk's own coming-of-age story with the rich, melancholic history of the city itself. He explores the concept of 'hüzün'—a uniquely Turkish sense of collective melancholy—through personal anecdotes and historical accounts, creating an unforgettable portrait of a city caught between its imperial past and its modern identity. It is both a love letter and a profound meditation on memory and place.