Zülfü Livaneli’s story “Shadows,” reintroduced to readers under the signature of İnkılâp Kitabevi, was honored with the “Best Story of the Year 2023” award at the Book Yurdu Turkey Reader Awards.

The story “Shadows” by Zülfü Livaneli, which was awarded the “Best Story of the Year 2023” at the Book Yurdu Turkey Reader Awards, had reached readers under the signature of İnkılâp Kitabevi.

Famous Authors and Poets Gather in Istanbul Evenings

The story titled “Shadows” blossomed in Zülfü Livaneli’s novel “Konstantiniyye Hotel.” It emerged through enriching the chapter titled “Literary and Eternal Shadows” in the novel.

In “Shadows,” authors and poets who leave their mark not only with their works but also with their experiences are brought together in the evenings of Istanbul. Enriched with the illustrations by Aykut Aydoğdu and revised, it meets literature enthusiasts through the new edition by İnkılâp Kitabevi.

Starting as a part of Livaneli’s novel and becoming a standalone work, “Shadows” pays tribute to literary and historical figures thriving in the enchanting atmosphere of Istanbul. This story includes many famous names ranging from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to Fatih Sultan Mehmet, from Nâzım Hikmet to Halide Edip Adıvar, along with numerous details about literary history.