Ein Sommer im Orient

A vivid travel memoir unfolds as the author sets sail from the Adriatic ports of Trieste and Pula, drifting past the rugged Albanian coast, the sun‑kissed islands of Corfu, Cephalonia and Ithaca, and finally reaching the bustling harbors of the Ottoman world. His keen eye captures the contrast between tranquil mountain vistas and the lively bustle of ship decks, while early encounters with Greek villagers, Turkish women, and bustling bazaars introduce a kaleidoscope of cultures that shape the journey’s first act.

Arriving in Constantinople, the narrative moves through the city’s labyrinthine streets, the shimmering Bosphorus, and the resonant sounds of Friday prayers. Detailed descriptions of historic sites—from the ancient ruins of Troy to the grand mosques and bustling cafés of Pera—bring the Ottoman capital to life, offering listeners a rich portrait of a place where East meets West, tradition mingles with modernity, and every corner holds a story waiting to be heard.