{"product_id":"ursula-k-le-guin-malafrena-2013-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Ursula K. Le Guin – Malafrena 2013 Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eUrsula K. Le Guin – Malafrena (Malafrena) – 2013 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=\"74\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eThis book, titled Malafrena, 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 2013. Unlike many of Le Guin’s well-known works, this novel is not part of a fantasy or science fiction series, but rather a historical novel grounded in political and cultural realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eSet in a fictional Central European country during a period resembling the 19th century, the story follows Itale Sorde, a young man from a provincial background who becomes involved in nationalist and revolutionary movements. As he moves between rural life and the cosmopolitan world of political activism, Itale is drawn into the tensions between tradition and progress, authority and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eThe novel explores the formation of political identity and the emotional and ideological struggles that accompany revolutionary thought. Le Guin presents a nuanced portrayal of intellectual circles, exile communities, and the personal costs of political commitment. Rather than focusing on large-scale events alone, the narrative emphasizes individual experience within broader historical change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eMalafrena stands out in Le Guin’s body of work for its realistic tone and absence of speculative elements. However, it retains her characteristic depth in exploring social structures, cultural identity, and moral complexity. Themes such as nationalism, reform, personal freedom, and the conflict between private life and public duty are central to the novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eAs a standalone work, Malafrena offers a different perspective on Le Guin’s literary range, demonstrating her ability to engage with historical and political subjects outside the speculative genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eFor collectors, this Turkish edition represents an important and less commonly discussed work by Ursula K. Le Guin. Its distinct genre and thematic focus make it a valuable addition for those interested in the full scope of her 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=\"1996\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e• Title: Malafrena (Malafrena)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e• Author: Ursula K. Le Guin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e• Publisher: Metis Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e• Genre: Historical fiction; political novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e• Setting: Fictional 19th-century Central European country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e• Main Character: Itale Sorde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e• Themes: Nationalism; political identity; freedom; reform; personal vs public life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Realistic and character-driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003e• Series: Standalone work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003e• Significance: One of Le Guin’s rare non-speculative novels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Turkish edition of a lesser-known but important work\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49438667538570,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_07461b3f-da6d-4d10-92f1-d66d6b91ee04.jpg?v=1779109292","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ursula-k-le-guin-malafrena-2013-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}