{"product_id":"somerset-maugham-the-moon-and-sixpence-1954-1st-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Somerset Maugham – The Moon and Sixpence 1954 1st Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eSomerset Maugham – Hayata İsyan (The Moon and Sixpence) – Çağlayan Kitabevi Turkish Edition (1954) – First Edition\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=\"116\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eThis is the Turkish first edition of The Moon and Sixpence, published under the title Hayata İsyan by Çağlayan Kitabevi in 1954. Written by Somerset Maugham, the novel is a powerful character study inspired by the life of painter Paul Gauguin, exploring the tension between artistic obsession and social convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eThe story follows Charles Strickland, a man who abandons his ordinary life, family, and social obligations in pursuit of an uncompromising artistic vision. As he distances himself from society, his choices create emotional and moral consequences for those around him. The narrative contrasts bourgeois stability with radical artistic freedom, raising questions about sacrifice, creativity, and the cost of devotion to one’s calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eSomerset Maugham is known for his clear, observational writing style and his ability to portray complex human motivations with psychological depth and irony. His works often examine the conflict between personal desire and societal expectation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eFor collectors, this 1954 Turkish pocket-size first edition represents an early and visually distinctive publication of a major modern literary work. Issued by Çağlayan Kitabevi, it reflects the early post-war period of Turkish publishing, where compact editions and locally illustrated covers were common. The Turkish cover art and collectible format add additional historical value.\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=\"1512\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e• Title: Hayata İsyan (The Moon and Sixpence)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e• Author: Somerset Maugham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e• Publisher: Çağlayan Kitabevi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e• Edition: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e• Format: Pocket-size novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e• Genre: Literary fiction, psychological drama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e• Themes: Artistic obsession, sacrifice, social rejection, identity, creativity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Character-driven, psychological literary storytelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e• Cover: Turkish artist illustrated cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish pocket edition with local cover artwork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48287360057482,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_5b5ad4dd-8463-43b1-a8d8-f856df7cd443.jpg?v=1776773535","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/somerset-maugham-the-moon-and-sixpence-1954-1st-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}