THE ARTISTIC CONCEPT OF THE ARTIST IN ORHAN PAMUK'S MY NAME IS RED AND IRVING STONE'S LUST FOR LIFE: A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE

DOI: 10.18173/2354-1067.2024-0064

Abstract

The artistic conception of the artist figure in Orhan Pamuk's novel My Name isRed and Irving Stone's novel Lust for Life reveals numerous points of convergence. Based onthe identification of common characteristics of artists, both authors uncover the exceptionalprominence of these qualities, reflected in their portrayal of the artist as possessingextraordinary attributes, experiencing moments of transcendence during the creative process,and embodying the dual tragedy of the individual and their era. Beyond these similarities, thetwo authors also exhibit distinctive and unique approaches in employing artistic techniquesto convey their conception of the artist. This is evident in their handling of spatialconstruction, temporal structuring, and narrative techniques. This article will focus onelucidating the parallels and distinctions in the two authors' perspectives on the artist asexpressed in their works, which belong to two distinct literary traditions