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“I like to borrow a metaphor from the great poet and mystic Rumi who talks about living like a drawing compass. One leg of the compass is static. It is fixed and rooted in a certain spot. Meanwhile, the other leg draws a huge wide circle around the first one, constantly moving. Just like that, one part of my writing is based in Istanbul. It has strong local roots. Yet at the same time the other part travels the whole wide world, feeling connected to several cities, cultures, and peoples.”

Quote by Elif Safak

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Elif Safak is a renowned Turkish author born on October 25, 1971. Her works are known for their profound character development and rich cultural background, which have won her a wide audience. more

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