Conversation Series “Dialogues” – Sándor Márai: Embers

Date: 24 Nisan 2026, 6:00 PM
Venue: Orient-Institut Istanbul
Sándor Márai: Embers

A conversation series by Ayfer Tunç and Murat Gülsoy, organized in cooperation of the Nâzım Hikmet Culture and Arts Research Center at Boğaziçi University and the Orient-Institut Istanbul.

Ayfer Tunç and Murat Gülsoy will discuss Sándor Márai’s novel Embers (Alfred A. Knopf, 2001) on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Orient-Institut Istanbul as part of the Dialogues series.

“You alone can answer this question, and now that all of this has passed, you have in fact answered it: with your life. In the end, a person always answers the important questions with their entire life.”

As the Second World War rages on, General Henrik—now aged and living a secluded life—awaits the arrival of a childhood friend who disappeared suddenly forty-one years earlier. This friend, with whom he shared a deep bond in childhood and youth, still has questions to answer before his death.

First published in 1942, the novel Embers (Hungarian: A gyertyák csonkig égnek) was truly rediscovered only after the author’s death and has since been translated into many languages. It is undoubtedly Márai’s most renowned work—a profound meditation on friendship, jealousy, betrayal, and human nature. Translated by Carol Brown Janeway

For years, Ayfer Tunç and Murat Gülsoy have been engaging in public conversations about world literature, unrestricted by language or historical period. The Orient-Institut Istanbul is pleased to make its auditorium available for this series.

More information on “Dialogues”:
https://nazimhikmetmerkezi.com/kategori/etkinlikler/diyaloglar-etkinlikler/

The event is free of charge and will be held in Turkish. Photo and video recordings will be taken during the event. By attending, you consent to their use on the OII website, in the newsletter and on social media. Registration is required.

Venue:
Orient-Institut Istanbul
Galip Dede Cad. 65, Şahkulu Mah., TR–34421 Istanbul
Tel: +90 212 293 60 67
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