{"product_id":"ursula-k-le-guin-orsinian-tales-2018-1st-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Ursula K. Le Guin – Orsinian Tales 2018 1st Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eUrsula K. Le Guin – Orsinya Öyküleri (Orsinian Tales) – 2018 İthaki Yayınları First 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=\"93\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eThis book, titled Orsinya Öyküleri (Orsinian Tales), 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 İthaki Yayınları in 2018. It is a collection of interconnected stories set in the fictional Central European country of Orsinia, a setting Le Guin developed across multiple works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eRather than forming a single continuous narrative, the book presents a series of stories spanning different time periods, from the 19th century through the political upheavals of the 20th century. Through these narratives, Le Guin constructs a layered portrait of a nation shaped by war, revolution, occupation, and ideological conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eThe stories explore the lives of ordinary individuals caught within larger historical forces—students, intellectuals, dissidents, and citizens navigating authoritarian regimes and shifting political landscapes. Themes of resistance, identity, exile, and personal freedom recur throughout, reflecting the tension between individual lives and state power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eOrsinia itself serves as a literary construct through which Le Guin examines European history and political experience without tying the narrative to a specific real-world country. This allows her to explore universal themes of oppression, memory, and cultural identity while maintaining narrative flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eAlthough not part of her science fiction or fantasy series, Orsinian Tales connects loosely with Le Guin’s broader interest in social structures and political systems, similar in tone to her novel Malafrena. The collection demonstrates her versatility as a writer beyond speculative fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eFor collectors, this 2018 Turkish first edition represents an important publication of one of Le Guin’s lesser-known but thematically rich works. Its historical depth and interconnected structure make it a distinctive and valuable addition to any literary collection.\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=\"1991\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e• Title: Orsinya Öyküleri (Orsinian Tales)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e• Author: Ursula K. Le Guin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e• Publisher: İthaki Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e• Edition: First Turkish Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e• Format: Interconnected short story collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e• Setting: Fictional country of Orsinia (Central Europe-inspired)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003e• Time Span: 19th to 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e• Themes: Political oppression; resistance; identity; exile; freedom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Multi-period; character-driven; historically layered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e• Series: Standalone but linked through shared setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003e• Significance: Exploration of political and cultural history through fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Turkish first edition of a lesser-known Le Guin work\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49438671306890,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_133edd05-871b-4060-b05d-f33e5966128e.jpg?v=1779109491","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ursula-k-le-guin-orsinian-tales-2018-1st-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}