{"product_id":"somerset-maugham-up-at-the-villa-1954-1st-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Somerset Maugham – Up at the Villa 1954 1st Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eSomerset Maugham – Villada Bir Gece (Up at the Villa) – 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=\"114\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eThis is the Turkish first edition of Up at the Villa, published under the title Villada Bir Gece by Çağlayan Kitabevi in 1954. Written by Somerset Maugham, the novel is a refined psychological drama set in post-war Europe, focusing on moral decisions, personal reputation, and emotional conflict within an upper-class environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eThe story follows a young English widow staying in a villa in Italy, whose life takes an unexpected turn after a single night of difficult choices and unintended consequences. As events unfold, she becomes entangled in a situation involving secrecy, social pressure, and moral uncertainty. The narrative examines how a brief moment can alter the course of a life, especially within rigid social expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eSomerset Maugham is known for his elegant, observant writing style and his ability to explore human behavior with subtle irony and psychological depth. His novels often focus on the gap between appearance and reality, particularly within social settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eFor collectors, this 1954 Turkish pocket-size first edition represents an early and visually distinctive translation of a major literary work. Published by Çağlayan Kitabevi, it reflects the mid-20th century Turkish publishing tradition of compact editions with locally illustrated covers. Its elegant storytelling and collectible format make it a notable piece.\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=\"1489\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e• Title: Villada Bir Gece (Up at the Villa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e• Author: Somerset Maugham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e• Publisher: Çağlayan Kitabevi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e• Edition: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e• Format: Pocket-size novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e• Genre: Literary fiction, psychological drama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e• Themes: Moral conflict, social reputation, consequence, emotional tension, post-war Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Subtle, psychological, character-driven storytelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e• Cover: Turkish artist illustrated cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish pocket edition with local cover artwork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48287638552714,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_bf4b13f7-d962-479d-9222-66c6bffb7d54.jpg?v=1776774044","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/somerset-maugham-up-at-the-villa-1954-1st-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}