{"product_id":"andre-gide-strait-is-the-gate-1957-turkish-book-turkey","title":"André Gide – Strait Is the Gate 1957 Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eAndré Gide – Strait Is the Gate (Dar Kapı) – Varlık Yayınları Pocket Size Edition (1957)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eThis is the 1957 Turkish pocket size edition of Strait Is the Gate (Dar Kapı), published by Varlık Yayınları. Written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAndré Gide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and first published in 1909, the novel is one of Gide’s most important psychological and spiritual works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eThe story follows Jérôme and Alissa, two cousins whose deep emotional bond is shaped by intense religious devotion and personal sacrifice. As their relationship develops, Alissa becomes increasingly focused on spiritual purity, distancing herself from earthly love and desire. This internal conflict between love and faith leads to emotional restraint, missed opportunities, and tragic consequences. The novel explores how spiritual ideals can conflict with human affection and personal happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eAndré Gide is known for his introspective writing and exploration of moral, psychological, and existential themes. His works often question traditional values and examine the complexity of human desire and self-denial. In Strait Is the Gate, he presents a delicate and deeply personal study of love, faith, and inner conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eThis Varlık Yayınları pocket size edition offers a compact and accessible format, reflecting mid-20th century Turkish publishing practices. Its small size makes it practical for reading while also adding to its collectible character as an early Turkish translation of a major modernist work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e• Title: Strait Is the Gate (Dar Kapı)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e• Author: André Gide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e• Publisher: Varlık Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 1957\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e• Format: Pocket size paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e• Genre: Psychological fiction; Philosophical novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e• Original Publication: 1909\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e• Main Characters: Jérôme; Alissa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e• Themes: Love; Faith; Sacrifice; Spiritual conflict; Emotional restraint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e• Literary Significance: Major early modernist psychological novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1998\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Condition: Book shows yellowing and age-related discoloration\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49455120613514,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_95ebd793-e988-47d6-8a37-338dff6172d8.jpg?v=1779622684","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/andre-gide-strait-is-the-gate-1957-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}