{"product_id":"ursula-k-le-guin-the-left-hand-of-darkness-2017-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Ursula K. Le Guin – The Left Hand of Darkness 2017 Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eUrsula K. Le Guin – Karanlığın Sol Eli (The Left Hand of Darkness) – 2017 Ayrıntı 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=\"101\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eThis book, titled Karanlığın Sol Eli (The Left Hand of Darkness), 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 Ayrıntı Yayınları in 2017. It is one of the most celebrated works within Le Guin’s \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHainish Cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a loosely connected series exploring different human societies across the galaxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eThe novel is set on the icy planet of Gethen, also known as Winter, where the inhabitants are ambisexual beings who adopt male or female characteristics only during brief reproductive periods. This unique biological trait forms the foundation of the novel’s exploration of gender, identity, and social structure. Through the eyes of Genly Ai, an envoy sent from an interstellar alliance known as the Ekumen, readers are introduced to a complex and often misunderstood world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eGenly’s mission is to persuade the planet’s nations to join a wider interplanetary community, but he faces political resistance, cultural barriers, and deep personal challenges. His relationship with Estraven, a native political figure, becomes central to the story, evolving into a nuanced exploration of trust, loyalty, and understanding across fundamentally different worldviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eLe Guin’s narrative blends science fiction with anthropological insight, focusing less on technology and more on the social, philosophical, and psychological dimensions of her imagined world. Themes such as duality, isolation, communication, and the fluid nature of identity are central to the novel, making it a landmark work in speculative fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eAs part of the Hainish Cycle, this novel stands independently while contributing to a broader exploration of human diversity and cultural variation across planets. It is widely regarded as one of the most influential science fiction novels of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eFor collectors, this Turkish edition represents a significant modern printing of a classic work. It holds both literary importance and collectible value as part of Ursula K. Le Guin’s internationally acclaimed body of work.\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=\"2167\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e• Title: Karanlığın Sol Eli (The Left Hand of Darkness)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e• Author: Ursula K. Le Guin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e• Series: Hainish Cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e• Publisher: Ayrıntı Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003e• Genre: Science fiction; speculative fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e• Setting: Planet Gethen (Winter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003e• Main Characters: Genly Ai; Estraven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003e• Core Concept: Ambisexual society with fluid gender identity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e• Themes: Gender; identity; duality; isolation; communication; cultural understanding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Anthropological and philosophical science fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003e• Significance: One of the most influential science fiction novels of the 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Modern Turkish edition of a classic and award-winning novel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49438644371594,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_1e9afef5-e155-4d72-bb23-0ce72f398b28.jpg?v=1779106935","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ursula-k-le-guin-the-left-hand-of-darkness-2017-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}