Sabahattin Ali was a Turkish novelist, short-story writer, and poet, celebrated for his poignant portrayals of ordinary lives and their struggles. His works delve into themes of injustice, societal divides, and the internal conflicts of his characters. Ali's writing is marked by its lyrical quality and a profound understanding of the human psyche. His literary significance lies in his ability to capture the essence of Turkish society and his unwavering voice of social critique.
Echo of Love Through the Ages
"Madonna in a Fur Coat" is a poignant love story set in the 1920s between Turkey and Germany, exploring the complexities of love in its various forms. This classic of Turkish literature, first published in 1943, is now available in a refined translation, showcasing Sabahattin Ali's elegant prose and vivid characters, resonating with modern readers.
"Madonna in a Fur Coat," first published in 1943, explores the beauty and pain of love in all its forms. The new translation enhances accessibility, showcasing Sabahattin Ali's elegant prose and nuanced characters. Set in the 1920s between Turkey and Germany, it remains a classic of Turkish literature that resonates today.
"Voice" is a poignant and poetic collection of five stories that delves into the protagonist's psyche. Sabahattin Ali tackles themes of love, passion, oppression, and self-determination, using elegant and emotive language to profoundly illuminate the human soul.
The bestselling Turkish classic of love and longing in a changing world, available in English for the first time. '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. 'Passionate but clear . . . Ali's success [is in ] his ability to describe the emergence of a feeling, seemingly straightforward from the outside but swinging back and forth between opposite extremes at its core, revealing the tensions that accompanies such rise and fall.' Atilla Özkirimli, writer and literary historian