by Metin Arditi · Actes Sud · tapa dura · ISBN 9782742799190
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In 16th-century Venice, a painter of Turkish origin, known as 'Le Turquetto', becomes an outstanding disciple of Titian. However, his talent and success are threatened by secrets from his past and the intrigues of Venetian society. Metin Arditi transports us to the heart of the Renaissance, exploring themes of identity, religion, and the power of art. A historical novel that combines the cultural richness of Constantinople and Venice, revealing the life of an exceptional artist.
Metin Arditi, born 2 February 1945 in Ankara, is a French-speaking Swiss writer of Turkish Sephardi origin.
