Gökhan Tosun

The Nameless

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The Nameless is a short narrative that explores the modern individual's crisis of meaning,
alienation, and inner transformation within a timeless narrative universe. Set in the present
tense, the story follows three young characters—Hazal, Yusuf, and Mert—as they break away
from their ordinary urban lives and find themselves in an unfamiliar world, where they
undergo a personal transformation alongside a nameless man.
This new world evokes the Middle Ages, yet it exists outside of clearly defined time. In this
place without technology, urgency, or consumption, the young characters first experience
peace and tranquility. But over time, this tranquility gives way to restlessness and a
questioning of belonging. Though they are far from the chaos of modern life, they realize that
they belong nowhere.
Without falling into a didactic tone, the story conveys the characters' transformation through
inner observations and atmospheric storytelling. The nameless figure does not guide through
explanation or wisdom, but through simplicity—serving as a quiet catalyst for change.
Centering on the principle of “know thyself,” the narrative also reveals the silent inner
conflicts that arise after transformation.
The Nameless balances allegorical and realistic storytelling to delve into the existential
loneliness of the modern individual, the tension between serenity and boredom, and the quest
for meaning. Especially resonant with young readers and the emotional state of the
contemporary individual, this book offers a brief but lingering journey.
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Copyright owner
Author's Republic
Publication year
2025
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