Madonna in a Fur Coat

The book tells a moving love story set in the 1920s between Turkey and Germany. It shows that love in all its forms - unrequited, unattainable - is both beautiful and complicated. It proves that love, though often complicated, is the most basic and rewarding human emotion. "Madonna in a Fur Coat" was first published in 1943 and has moved and inspired countless readers ever since. It has become a classic of Turkish literature. The new translation offers a refined and updated rendition of Ali's original work, making it more accessible and enjoyable for modern readers. The prose is elegant, the characters are nuanced, and the story is as relevant today as when it was written. This new translation allows readers to experience Sabahattin Ali's exquisite prose and vivid characterization like never before. It is a novel that captures the imagination, stirs the emotions and reminds us of the transformative power of love.

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Sabahattin Ali (1907-1948) was a Turkish writer, poet and journalist whose works were critical of Turkish society and politics of his time. Sabahattin Ali was a renowned Turkish writer, poet and journalist of the 20th century. He was born on 25 February 1907 in Gümülcine, a town in what is now Greece. Ali was one of the most influential representatives of modern Turkish literature and gained international recognition for his works.His most famous work, "Madonna in a Fur Coat" (1943), tells the love story between a Turkish student and a German artist. Sabahattin Ali is considered one of the most important writers of the 20th century. The book tells the moving story of an unhappy love and became a classic of Turkish literature.