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Ömer, an intelligent but aimless young man, longs for love and fulfillment, but finds himself caught in a web of lies and self-deception. He falls in love with Macide, a self-confident young woman, and from then on struggles with the demons of his past.'The Devil in Us' by Sabahattin Ali is a captivating novel that combines a profound analysis of the human psyche with a portrayal of the social and political turmoil of the early Turkish Republic. The story follows Ömer, a young man who feels lost in a world full of conflict, passion and moral dilemmas. Sabahattin Ali unfolds a vivid panorama of life in the 1930s Turkey, exploring themes such as love, betrayal and the search for personal identity. This novel is not only a moving love story, but also a perceptive commentary on the political and social challenges of its time, which are still relevant today. With its impressive storytelling and profound characters, 'The Devil in Us' is a masterpiece of Turkish literature that provokesthought and touches readers deeply.
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Sabahattin Ali (1907-1948) war ein türkischer Schriftsteller, Dichter und Journalist, dessen Werke sich kritisch mit der türkischen Gesellschaft und Politik seiner Zeit auseinandersetzten. Sabahattin Ali war ein renommierter türkischer Schriftsteller, Dichter und Journalist des 20. Jahrhunderts. Er wurde am 25. Februar 1907 in Gümülcine, einer Stadt im heutigen Griechenland, geboren. Ali war einer der einflussreichsten Vertreter der modernen türkischen Literatur und erlangte internationale Anerkennung für seine Werke.Sein bekanntestes Werk, "Madonna im Pelzmantel" (1943), erzählt die Liebesgeschichte zwischen einem türkischen Studenten und einer deutschen Künstlerin. Sabahattin Ali gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Schriftsteller des 20. Jahrhunderts.Das Buch erzählt die bewegende Geschichte einer unglücklichen Liebe und wurde zu einem Klassiker der türkischen Literatur.
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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.
