{"product_id":"ursula-k-le-guin-the-telling-2017-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Ursula K. Le Guin – The Telling 2017 Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eUrsula K. Le Guin – Anlatış (The Telling) – 2017 İthaki 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=\"75\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eThis book, titled Anlatış (The Telling), 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 2017. It is part of the \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, Le Guin’s interconnected body of works exploring diverse human cultures across different planets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eThe novel follows Sutty, an envoy of the Ekumen, who is sent to the planet Aka. Upon arrival, she discovers a society that has undergone a radical transformation: traditional cultural practices, beliefs, and narratives—collectively known as “the Telling”—have been systematically suppressed by a centralized, authoritarian state focused on rapid modernization and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eAs Sutty investigates the remnants of this forbidden cultural system, she uncovers a rich tradition of storytelling, philosophy, and communal knowledge that once formed the foundation of the planet’s identity. Her journey becomes both an anthropological exploration and a personal search for meaning, as she navigates the tension between enforced progress and cultural memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eLe Guin uses the contrast between the old traditions and the new regime to explore themes of cultural erasure, resistance, and the preservation of knowledge. The novel reflects on how societies define progress and what may be lost when historical and spiritual traditions are abandoned or actively destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eStylistically, the work emphasizes observation, reflection, and gradual revelation rather than action-driven plot. It continues Le Guin’s characteristic focus on anthropology, language, and the diversity of human experience across different social systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eAs part of the Hainish Cycle, Anlatış contributes to the broader thematic exploration of communication, culture, and the interaction between civilizations. It stands as a contemplative and politically resonant entry in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eFor collectors, this Turkish edition represents a modern publication of one of Le Guin’s later science fiction works. Its thematic depth and connection to the Hainish Cycle make it a valuable addition to any speculative fiction 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=\"2187\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e• Title: Anlatış (The Telling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e• Author: Ursula K. Le Guin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e• Series: Hainish Cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e• Publisher: İthaki Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e• Genre: Science fiction; philosophical fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e• Main Character: Sutty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e• Setting: Planet Aka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003e• Core Concept: Suppression and rediscovery of cultural traditions (“the Telling”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003e• Themes: Cultural memory; censorship; identity; resistance; progress vs tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Reflective; anthropological; character-driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003e• Series Role: Later entry in the Hainish Cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Turkish edition of a thematically rich late-period Le Guin novel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49438699683978,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_b42fd7bb-e32f-45b6-9f2d-98aa9b2a6d4a.jpg?v=1779111155","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ursula-k-le-guin-the-telling-2017-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}