{"product_id":"john-steinbeck-of-mice-and-men-1951-1st-turkish-book-turkey","title":"John Steinbeck – Of Mice and Men 1951 1st Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eJohn Steinbeck – Fareler ve İnsanlar (Of Mice and Men) – Varlık Yayınları First Edition (1951)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eThis is the 1951 first Turkish edition of Fareler ve İnsanlar (Of Mice and Men), published by Varlık Yayınları in pocket-size format, presenting one of John Steinbeck’s most powerful and widely studied novellas to Turkish readers. As an early first printing, this edition holds strong literary and collector significance within Steinbeck’s Turkish bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eSet during the Great Depression in California, the story follows two migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, who travel together in search of work and a better life. Lennie, despite his physical strength, has a childlike mind, while George acts as his protector and guide. Together, they dream of owning a small piece of land where they can live freely and independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eThe novella explores themes of friendship, loneliness, dreams, and the harsh realities of economic hardship. Steinbeck portrays the fragility of hope in a world shaped by poverty and instability, while also highlighting the deep emotional bond between the two main characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eThis 1951 Varlık Yayınları pocket edition reflects the classic compact publishing tradition of its time, making important literary works accessible in a portable format. As one of the earlier Turkish translations of Steinbeck’s most iconic works, it remains an important piece for collectors of vintage literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e• Title: Fareler ve İnsanlar (Of Mice and Men)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e• Author: John Steinbeck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e• Publisher: Varlık Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e• Date: 1951\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e• Edition: First Turkish Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e• Format: Pocket Size Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e• Genre: Novella; Literary Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e• Setting: California, United States (Great Depression era)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e• Main Characters: George Milton; Lennie Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e• Themes: Friendship; Loneliness; Dreams; Poverty; Survival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e• Significance: One of Steinbeck’s most important and widely read works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish first edition pocket-size classic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2063\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Condition: Some pages show yellowing due to age\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48841690579082,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_2f649420-bb79-4b01-ae62-e6dcdfd5472c.jpg?v=1777548292","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/john-steinbeck-of-mice-and-men-1951-1st-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}