"Cevdet Bey and his Sons"

"Cevdet Bey and His Sons" is a Turkish novel by Refik Halit Karay, published in 1924. It tells the story of Cevdet Bey, a middle-class Ottoman businessman, and his relationship with his three sons against the backdrop of the changing social and political landscape of early 20th-century Turkey. The novel explores themes of modernization, familial bonds, and the conflict between tradition and progress. Through the experiences of Cevdet and his sons, the author examines the challenges faced by Turkish society during a time of significant transformation, making it a critical work in understanding Turkey's cultural history.