In One Brief Moment All Eternity

In One Brief Moment All Eternity is an astonishing new novel by the bestselling, prize-winning novelist Elif Shafak. Spanning decades and continents, from revolutionary 19th century France to Istanbul, Egypt and Beirut, it is a profound meditation on creativity in times of political crisis and war, asking what literature can hope to offer when the world feels broken. Building a fascinating bridge between Western prose and Eastern poetry, this story offers a luminous portrait of the life of an iconic writer, Gustave Flaubert, author of Madame Bovary, told through the lives of the women - both real and fictional - who shaped him. Ideal for readers who: Want literary fiction that spans continents, centuries and artistic influence. Enjoy novels about creativity during political crisis, war and cultural upheaval. Like Elif Shafak’s blend of Eastern poetry, Western prose and historical imagination. Appreciate stories about the women who shape famous writers and hidden legacies.