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Felâtun Bey and Râkim Efendi: An Ottoman Novel
Felâtun Bey and Râkim Efendi: An Ottoman Novel
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Ahmet Midhat Efendi's famous 1875 novel
takes place in late nineteenth-century Istanbul and follows the lives of two young men who come from radically different backgrounds. Râkim Efendi is an erudite, self-made man, one who is ambitious and cultivated enough to mingle with a European crowd. In contrast, Felâtun Bey is a spendthrift who lacks intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic. Squandering his wealth and education, he leads a life of decadence.