Memed, My Hawk by Yashar Kemal
"Memed, My Hawk" is a novel set in the harsh and lawless rural Turkey of the 1920s. It follows the story of a young boy, Memed, who becomes an outlaw and a local hero after standing up to the corrupt authorities and feudal landlords who oppress his village. The novel explores themes of love, revenge, and social justice, and is a powerful indictment of the social and economic conditions of rural Turkey in the early 20th century.
The 989th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1955
- Nationality
- Turkish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Turkish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 80th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 1248th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)