Madonna in a Fur Coat

Name: Madonna in a Fur Coat
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241422267
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By Sabahattin Ali

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Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali is a poignant novel set in the early 20th century, exploring themes of love, identity, and the complexities of relationships. It tells the moving story of a young Turkish man who travels to Berlin and becomes entranced by an enigmatic artist. As his feelings deepen, he must confront the cultural and personal dilemmas that arise, making this a profound exploration of emotional connections.
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This novel might appeal to you if you enjoy stories of profound emotional depth and exploration of human connection. It delves into themes of love, loneliness, and personal discovery, set against a compelling backdrop that blends subtle social commentary with a beautifully evocative narrative.

Madonna in a Fur Coat

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Madonna in a Fur Coat, the international bestselling tale of love and loss in 1920s Berlin, is now available as a Penguin Classics paperback.

"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.

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Madonna in a Fur Coat is often praised for its portrayal of youthful love and the disenchantment that accompanies it, capturing the essence of missed opportunities and fleeting passion. Set in 1920s Berlin, it vividly depicts the era and a doomed romance, offering depth and poignancy that many find reminiscent of classics like First Love and The Great Gatsby. Critics note its powerful emotional impact, simplicity in examining art versus ordinary life, and the novel's ability to evoke a sense of melancholy and nostalgia.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241422267

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by David Selim Sayers
Translated by Maureen Freely
Translated by Alexander Dawe
Translated by Maureen Freely

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Sabahattin Ali (Author) Sabahattin Ali (1907-1948) was born in the Ottoman town of Egridere (now Ardino in southern Bulgaria). A teacher, novelist, short-story writer and journalist, he owned and edited a popular weekly newspaper called Marko Pasa. He is admired for the determination with which he defended his political beliefs, which are anchored through his writing. Madonna in A Fur Coat, first published in 1943, is his best loved work and a touchstone of Turkish literary culture which continues to resonate profoundly with readers young and old today. Maureen Freely (Translator) Maureen Freely is a writer, a Professor at Warwick University, and the Chair of Trustees of English PEN. She has published seven novels and numerous translations of twentieth century Turkish classics and contemporary authors including five books by the Nobel Prize-winning novelist Orhan Pamuk. Alexander Dawe (Translator) Alexander Dawe has translated several works from French and Turkish including the short stories of Ahmet Hamdi Tanpinar and Sait Faik.