A Farewell to Freedom

'A Farewell to Freedom' is the debut novel by the Turkish author Kurtuluş Baştimar.

Our main character - Ahmed - transports readers to an unknown world. A world wherein the Kurdish fight to regain the right to express themselves. Following Ahmet's footsteps, we are introduced to the unique & intricate features inherent in Kurdish culture and their will to rise. 

This story is a meditation on loss, language and the will to live. A Farewell to Freedom is a sprawling tableau exploring the intricacies of Kurdish identity in a violent, changing world and the day-to-day realities of life during a fascist coup.

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