Elif Şafak
Also known as Elif Shafak, Elif Bilgin Shafaq
Turkish writer (born 1971)
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Elif Şafak is a Turkish novelist born in 1971 who has become one of the most widely read authors from Turkey, known for works that explore themes of identity, culture, and human connection. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have gained international recognition, making her an important literary figure in contemporary fiction.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 25 October 1971
- Works
- 107
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- Schreibtisch mit Aussicht
- Sakız Sardunya
- Bölünmüş Bir Dünyada Akıl Sağlığımızı Nasıl Koruruz
- Şehrin Aynaları
- Bit Palas
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Elif Shafak (Turkish: Elif Şafak [eˈlif ʃaˈfak]; née Bilgin; born 25 October 1971) is a Turkish-British novelist, essayist, public speaker, political scientist, and activist.
Shafak writes in Turkish and English, and has published 21 books. She is best known for her novels, which include The Bastard of Istanbul, The Forty Rules of Love, Three Daughters of Eve, 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World, and The Island of Missing Trees. As of 2025, her work had been translated into almost sixty languages, and nominated for several literary awards. She has been described by the Financial Times as "Turkey's leading female novelist", with several of her works having been bestsellers in Turkey and internationally.
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1971 births21st-century British essayistsAcademics of the University of OxfordBisexual novelistsBisexual women writersBritish free speech activistsBritish LGBTQ academicsExophonic writersFellows of the Royal Society of LiteratureFreedom of expression in TurkeyFrench people of Turkish descentLGBTQ British activists