Felâtun Bey and Râkim Efendi: An Ottoman Novel

Synopsis

Ahmet midhat efendi's famous 1875 novel felatun bey and rakim efendi takes place in late nineteenth-century istanbul and follows the lives of two young men who come from radically different backgrounds. Rakim efendi is an erudite, self-made man, one who is ambitious and cultivated enough to mingle with a european crowd. In contrast, felatun bey is a spendthrift who lacks intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic. Squandering his wealth and education, he leads a life of decadence.