L'Institut de remise à l'heure des montres et des pendules

Tanpınar's mix of humor and introspection creates a unique tone. I'm curious how he balanced these elements during writing.

The city feels alive and complex, almost like a character. What do others think about how the setting influences the story's themes?

The concept is so symbolic, but I wonder what motivated Tanpınar to use clocks and time as central imagery.