Sabahattin Ali

The bestselling Turkish classic of love and loss in a changing world, with a new introduction by David Selim Sayers 'A heart-breaker . . . it has the kind of indefinably powerful impact of The Great Gatsby' Observer 'It is, perhaps, easier to dismiss a man whose face gives no indication of an inner life. And what a pity that is: a dash of curiosity is all it takes to stumble upon treasures we never expected.' A shy young man leaves his home in rural Turkey to learn a trade in 1920s Berlin. The city's crowded streets, thriving arts scene, passionate politics and seedy cabarets provide the backdrop for a chance meeting with a woman, which will haunt him for the rest of his life. Emotionally powerful, intensely atmospheric and touchingly profound, Madonna in a Fur Coat is an unforgettable novel about new beginnings and the unfathomable nature of the human soul. 'A miniature masterpiece' The National 'A gorgeously melancholic romance' Irish Times

Madonna in a Fur Coat

Kurk Mantolu Madonna

'The pain of losing something precious can be forgotten over time. But our missed opportunities never leave us, and every time they come back to haunt us, we ache.'

A shy young man leaves his home in rural Turkey to learn a trade and discover life in 1920s Berlin. There, amid the city's bustling streets, elegant museums, passionate politics and seedy cabarets, a chance meeting transforms his life forever. Caught between his desire for freedom and his yearning to belong, he struggles to hold on to the new life he has found.

İsteyip istemedeğimi doğru dürüst bilmediğim, fakat neticede aleyhime çıkarsa istemediğimi iddia ettiğim bu nevi söz ve fiillerimin daimi bir mesulünü bulmuştum: Buna içimdeki şeytan diyordum, müdafaasını üzerime almaktan korktuğum bütün hareketlerimi ona yüklüyor ve kendi suratıma tüküreceğim yerde, haksızlığa, tesadüfün cilvesine uğramış bir mazlum gibi nefsimi şefkat ve ihtimama layık görüyordum. Halbuki ne şeytanı azizim, ne şeytanı? Bu bizim gururumuzun, salaklığımızın uydurması.." Bu romanında, toplumsal gündemin kişilikler üzerindeki baskısını ve güçsüz insanın "kapana kısılmışlığını" gösteriyor Sabahattin Ali. Aydın geçinenlerin karanlığına, "insanın içindeki şeytan"a keskin bir bakış.

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Canim Aliye, Ruhum Filiz

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Literary Classics in New Translation ¿ 2023 (Large Print Book)

“A timeless love story, a haunting tale of solitude, a classic that will stay with you forever…” Sabahattin Ali’s unforgettable masterpiece Madonna in a Fur Coat is one of the most powerful love stories in modern literature. It follows the quiet, unremarkable Raif Efendi, whose life is transformed by his encounter with the enigmatic Maria Puder in Berlin. What begins as a fleeting connection grows into a love so deep that it shapes his entire existence—long after the moment has passed. From the vibrant streets of 1920s Berlin to the gray corridors of Ankara’s bureaucracy, this novel captures the universal themes of love, loss, loneliness, and the unspoken depths of the human heart. With simple yet striking prose, Ali reveals how even the most ordinary lives can hide extraordinary emotions. This is not just a love story—it is a journey into the very soul of humanity. “Prepare to discover a love you will never forget, penned by one of literature’s most unforgettable voices.”

Madonna In a Fur Coat

Sabahattin Ali, 1906-1948; Turkish novelist and short story writer; works.

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