Cevdet Bey and His Sons (work)

*Cevdet Bey and His Sons* is a historical novel by Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk that explores the decline of the Ottoman Empire through the lens of an Istanbul family. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it delves into the social, political, and personal struggles of Cevdet Bey, a civil servant, and his children as they navigate a changing world marked by modernization, national identity, and upheaval. The novel combines detailed family stories with larger historical themes, illustrating how personal and national histories are intertwined during a period of transition.