Seminar: Discover the Princes Islands
At Greenhouse
Mary Ann Whitten, author of “An Island in İstanbul: at home on Heybeliada”
Date: Saturday, May 23rd
Time: 13.30 – 15.00
Discover the beauty and history of the Princes Islands off the Marmara coast in Istanbul. Hear from resident and author, Mary Ann Whitten about the richness of their past and their rapid modernisation – aspects of their culture which is a reflection, in miniature, of the larger vision of Turkey. Mary Ann Whitten will lead you through the islands’ literary connections and their significance. Find out what motivated the author to set up home there and write her popular book, ‘An Island in Istanbul – at home on Heybeliada’.
Mary Ann Whitten first came to Turkey in the 1970s as a university lecturer and has maintained her connections to the country ever since. At various times, she has worked in Turkey as a teacher, diplomat, editor, and consultant. She currently divides her time between San Franciso and Istanbul. In 2006, she was named a ‘Daughter of Ataturk Woman of Distinction’. This is her first book. If you’ve already visited the islands or always meant to, this presentation will convince you what a treasures lie in the Marmara Sea.
Free Seminar/ Reservation needed/ Limit: 20
Reserve a place by emailing: serakitapevi@superonline.com