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The internationally acclaimed Turkish writer explores the collision of Western values with Islamic fundamentalism in his latest novel. A middle-aged poet returns from years of political exile to a remote Turkish town. Trapped by a snowstorm, he searches for love, art, power, and God.
Orhan Pamuk, author of seven novels, five translated into English, including "My Name is Red," "The New Life," and "The White Castle."
Actor James Earl Jones is starring with Leslie Uggams in "On Golden Pond" at the Kennedy Center in Washington through Oct. 17. He joins Diane to talk about his work.
James Earl Jones, Tony-Award winning actor