{"product_id":"ursula-k-le-guin-gifts-2012-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Ursula K. Le Guin – Gifts 2012 Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eUrsula K. Le Guin – Marifetler (Gifts) – 2012 Metis Yayınları Edition\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=\"71\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eThis book, titled Marifetler (Gifts), was written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUrsula K. Le Guin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and published in Turkish by Metis Yayınları in 2012. It is the first volume of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnnals of the Western Shore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e trilogy, a coming-of-age fantasy series centered on power, responsibility, and social structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eThe story is set in the isolated Uplands, a harsh and mountainous region where small clans possess hereditary “gifts”—special abilities that can range from subtle influence to deadly destructive power. These gifts, while a source of status and identity, also perpetuate cycles of fear, violence, and long-standing feuds between clans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eThe narrative follows Orrec, a young boy born into a powerful family whose inherited ability is both feared and potentially uncontrollable. As he struggles to understand and master his gift, Orrec faces expectations imposed by tradition, family pressure, and the violent culture that surrounds him. His journey becomes one of self-discovery, restraint, and moral choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eLe Guin approaches the story with her characteristic emphasis on psychological depth and social analysis. Rather than glorifying power, the novel questions its consequences and explores the ethical responsibility that comes with it. Themes of control, trust, identity, and the rejection of inherited violence are central to the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eAs the first book in the Annals of the Western Shore trilogy, Marifetler establishes the world, its cultural dynamics, and the thematic direction of the series. It sets the foundation for later volumes while standing as a complete and reflective story in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eFor collectors, this Turkish edition represents an important entry point into one of Le Guin’s later fantasy works. Its focus on character development and moral complexity makes it a notable addition to both fantasy collections and broader speculative fiction libraries.\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=\"1987\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003e• Title: Marifetler (Gifts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003e• Author: Ursula K. Le Guin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e• Series: Annals of the Western Shore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e• Publisher: Metis Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e• Genre: Fantasy; coming-of-age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e• Setting: Uplands; isolated clan-based society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003e• Main Character: Orrec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e• Core Concept: Hereditary “gifts” (special abilities within clans)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e• Themes: Power; responsibility; identity; control; nonviolence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003e• Narrative Focus: Personal growth and moral development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e• Series Role: First volume establishing the world and themes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2640\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Turkish edition of a key late-period Le Guin fantasy work\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49438665015434,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_e0503982-954c-4934-86e0-50413cdfae13.jpg?v=1779109044","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ursula-k-le-guin-gifts-2012-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}