{"product_id":"george-orwell-books-vs-cigarettes-2021-turkish-book-turkey","title":"George Orwell – Books vs Cigarettes 2021 Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eGeorge Orwell – Books vs Cigarettes (Kitaplar ve Sigaralar) – Kapra Yayıncılık First Edition (2021)\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=\"101\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eThis is the 2021 Turkish first edition of Books vs Cigarettes (Kitaplar ve Sigaralar), published by Kapra Yayıncılık. Written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Orwell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the text is based on his essay originally published in 1946, in which Orwell reflects on the economic realities of reading and personal habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eThe essay examines the common belief that reading books is an expensive hobby compared to everyday pleasures such as smoking. Orwell breaks down the actual cost of books versus cigarettes, arguing that reading is far more affordable than it is often assumed. Beyond the financial comparison, the text also reflects his broader thoughts on culture, personal priorities, and the value of intellectual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eGeorge Orwell is one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, known for his clarity of language, political insight, and social criticism. His works often explore themes of truth, power, and individual freedom. In this essay, he demonstrates his characteristic straightforward style while addressing everyday misconceptions about reading and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eThis Kapra Yayıncılık edition presents a modern Turkish translation of Orwell’s essay, making it accessible to contemporary readers. As a concise yet thought-provoking work, it is particularly appealing to readers interested in essays, cultural criticism, and Orwell’s nonfiction writing.\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=\"1486\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e• Title: Books vs Cigarettes (Kitaplar ve Sigaralar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e• Author: George Orwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e• Publisher: Kapra Yayıncılık\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e• Format: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e• Genre: Essay; Nonfiction; Cultural criticism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e• Original Publication: 1946\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e• Main Focus: Cost comparison between reading and smoking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e• Themes: Reading culture; Economics of habits; Intellectual life; Social perception\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e• Literary Significance: Representative essay of Orwell’s clear and analytical style\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49455305916554,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_390becc8-57b5-4a0a-a0ea-6d84d665bf02.jpg?v=1779632456","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/george-orwell-books-vs-cigarettes-2021-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}