The bastard of Istanbul (Record no. 245369)
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| fixed length control field | 01385nam a2200169Ia 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780141031699 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Transcribing agency | PK-LaCSN |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Author Mark | SHA |
| Classification number | F823 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | "Shafak, Elif" |
| 245 #4 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The bastard of Istanbul |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Penguin Books |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | London |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2007 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Pages | 357 |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, Abstract, Review | The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak is a multilayered novel that explores themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of Turkish-Armenian history. The story revolves around two families—one Turkish and one Armenian-American—whose lives are connected by a hidden past. The novel primarily follows Asya Kazancı, a rebellious young woman growing up in Istanbul, and her Armenian-American cousin, Armanoush Tchakhmakhchian. As Armanoush visits Turkey to explore her ancestral roots, the two women uncover long-buried family secrets related to the Armenian genocide, cultural identity, and intergenerational trauma. Through its vibrant characters and richly detailed setting, the novel addresses themes of guilt, denial, and the collective memory of national history, while offering a poignant exploration of personal and collective identities. Shafak weaves these narratives together to create a story that is both personal and political, blending humor, emotion, and historical reflection. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | Books |
| Withdrawn status | Price effective from | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Cost, normal purchase price | Total checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Date last checked out | Lost status | Date acquired | Koha item type |
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| Not withdrawn | 01/01/2024 | Dewey Decimal Classification | Not damaged | Available for loans | Bahawalpur Campus (Senior Library - Central Region) | Bahawalpur Campus (Senior Library - Central Region) | 950.00 | 1 | F 823 SHA | 001555113 | 11/24/2025 | 11/10/2025 | Available | 01/01/2024 | Books |