Editors: Nevnihal Erdoğan, Hikmet Temel Akarsu

Architecture in Contemporary Literature

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ISBN: 978-981-5165-17-3 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5165-16-6 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2023
DOI: 10.2174/97898151651661230101

Introduction

Architecture in Contemporary Literature artfully weaves the tapestry of architecture with the eloquence of modern literary masterpieces. In this follow up to their earlier work on architecture in fictional literature, the editors have carefully selected 31 significant works from contemporary world literature, offering a fresh educational approach to literary critique and architecture. This exploration allows readers to perceive life through the lens of architectural backgrounds. Nature, society, humans, and cities come to life through these chosen literary gems. Extensive collaboration with architects, intellectuals, academics, writers, and thinkers culminates in the selection of influential works that guide present-day architectural perspectives and aspirations.

The book promises to be a valuable reference for undergraduate and graduate students in architecture, interior architecture, urban planning, fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and various design disciplines. Yet, its appeal also extends to anyone with an appreciation for urban life and a desire for a broader understanding of the intricacies of architecture. Whether you're an expert in design, culture, art, sociology, or literature, or simply an avid learner, Architecture in Contemporary Literature is a compelling exploration that deserves a prominent place on your bookshelf. Engage with its pages and immerse yourself in the fusion of architectural insight and literary artistry.

Readership

General readers, architects, artists, literary enthusiasts, educators and urban planners

Preface

- Pp. i-ii (2)
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List of Contributors

- Pp. iii-iv (2)

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Architecture, City and Architectural Ethics in the “The Age of the Ordinary” by Hikmet Temel Akarsu

- Pp. 1-11 (11)
Nevnihal Erdoğan*, Müjgan Öztürk

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Architecture in the Novel 'Austerlitz' by W. G. Sebald

- Pp. 12-22 (11)
Nevnihal Erdoğan*, Nihan Sümeyye Gündoğdu

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Der Steppenwolf

- Pp. 23-31 (9)
Dicle Aydın*

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An Architectural Allegory for “The Ideal Human” (The Fountainhead)

- Pp. 32-37 (6)
Emre Karacaoğlu*

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Experiences of Isolatedness in the Lost Spaces between the Limits of Privation and Domination: On J. G. Ballard’s Concrete Island

- Pp. 38-53 (16)
H. Hale Kozlu*

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The Fifth Child

- Pp. 54-64 (11)
Serra Zerrin Korkmaz*, Saadet Armağan Güleç Korumaz

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The Garden of the Finzi-Continis

- Pp. 65-70 (6)
Hikmet Temel Akarsu*

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The Affective Atmospheres of Spatial Organisms and Smells: The God of Small Things

- Pp. 71-77 (7)
Serkan Can Hatipoğlu*

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Istanbul: From a Mega-City to a Global City (The Red-Haired Woman)

- Pp. 78-86 (9)
Nevnihal Erdoğan*

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Urban Architecture in the Narrative of NW London

- Pp. 87-95 (9)
Dilek Yıldız Özkan*

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Heterotopia and Sunset Park

- Pp. 96-101 (6)
Cansu Özge Özmen*

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Conspiracy Theories at the Prague Cemetery

- Pp. 102-112 (11)
Yasemin Erkan Yazıcı*

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The Sheltering Sky: Re-Reading the Perceptual Experience of Desert

- Pp. 113-119 (7)
Emine Köseoğlu*

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The Art of the Post-Modern Era and the Da Vinci Code

- Pp. 120-126 (7)
Hikmet Temel Akarsu*

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Between Appearance and Reality ‘After Dark’

- Pp. 127-135 (9)
Büşra Nur Başböğer*

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Night Train to Lisbon: On the City, Identity, and Belonging

- Pp. 136-147 (12)
Melike Yenice*

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Behind Every Serial Killer, There is Perfect Spatial Reasoning (The Devil in the White City)

- Pp. 148-154 (7)
Gökhan Hüseyin Erkan*, Ahmet Antmen

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It is Rocked By Waves, But Does Not Sink (The Paris Architect)

- Pp. 155-158 (4)
Gergő Máté Kovács*

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The Great Fire of London

- Pp. 159-167 (9)
Oktay Turan*

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Il Medioevo Cattedrali, Cavalieri, Città (La Edad Media II.)

- Pp. 168-174 (7)
Z. Türkiz Özbursalı*

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Love in Symi-An Aegean Romance/ Kos-Symi Rhodes

- Pp. 175-181 (7)
Nevnihal Erdoğan*

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Ports of Call

- Pp. 182-186 (5)
Sennur Akansel*

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The Pain of Losing Nature (The End of Nature)

- Pp. 187-192 (6)
Selin Yıldız*

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Salonica: City of Ghosts

- Pp. 193-198 (6)
Hikmet Temel Akarsu*

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Rebel Cities By David Harvey: Revisiting Marxist Theory, The Right To The City And Urban Struggle

- Pp. 199-205 (7)
Ersan Koç*

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Scenes from the Mind of an Artist (M Train)

- Pp. 206-212 (7)
Gökçe Özdem*

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The Role of Space in Science Fiction Literature and its Transformation: “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”

- Pp. 213-220 (8)
Ali Aydın*

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Martian Structures in Modern Science Fiction and the Home of the Martian (The Martian)

- Pp. 221-229 (9)
Özgür Tacer*

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

- Pp. 230-239 (10)
Seda Pekşen*

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Building Another World: Perdido Street Station

- Pp. 240-249 (10)
Özgür Tacer*

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The Search for Divinity Through Architecture (2001: A Space Odyssey)

- Pp. 250-254 (5)
Emre Karacaoğlu*

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Subject Index

- Pp. 255-259 (5)
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Back Cover

- Pp. 1

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