Birds Without Wings

Summary

The novel "Birds Without Wings" by Louis de Bernières tells the story of life in the small village of Eskibahçe in Anatolia at the beginning of the 20th century. At the heart of the narrative are the lives of the village's inhabitants, both Muslim and Christian, whose fates intertwine against the backdrop of historical events: the fall of the Ottoman Empire, World War I, and the Greco-Turkish population exchange. The main characters, such as Ismail and Filiz, face love, loss, and the changes brought by war and nationalism. The novel explores themes of identity, faith, and human resilience, illustrating how historical upheavals impact personal destinies.