{"product_id":"antoine-francois-prevost-manon-lescaut-1944-1st-illustrated-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Antoine François Prévost – Manon Lescaut 1944 1st Illustrated Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eAntoine François Prévost – Manon Lescaut (Manon Lesco) – Hilmi Kitapevi First Illustrated Edition (1944)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eThis is the 1944 Turkish first illustrated edition of Manon Lescaut (Manon Lesco), published by Hilmi Kitapevi. Written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAntoine François Prévost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and first published in 1731, the novel is one of the most famous works of 18th-century French literature and a key example of early sentimental fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThe story follows the tragic love affair between the young chevalier Des Grieux and Manon Lescaut, a beautiful woman whose desire for luxury and comfort leads her into a life of moral conflict and instability. Their passionate relationship unfolds across Paris and beyond, marked by devotion, jealousy, sacrifice, and downfall. Despite their deep emotional bond, societal pressures and personal choices ultimately lead them toward tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003ePrévost was a French writer and Benedictine monk known for his works that blend adventure, romance, and moral reflection. Manon Lescaut is his most enduring work, notable for its emotional intensity and exploration of love versus material desire, making it a foundational text in the development of the modern novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eThis 1944 Hilmi Kitapevi edition is a first illustrated Turkish printing, adding significant collectible value. As an early mid-20th century Turkish edition with illustrations, it represents both literary and historical importance, appealing to collectors of rare translations and visually enhanced classic works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e• Title: Manon Lescaut (Manon Lesco)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e• Author: Antoine François Prévost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e• Publisher: Hilmi Kitapevi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 1944\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e• Format: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e• Genre: Romantic tragedy; Sentimental novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e• Original Publication: 1731\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e• Adaptation: Illustrated first Turkish edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e• Main Characters: Des Grieux; Manon Lescaut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e• Themes: Love; Desire; Wealth; Fate; Moral conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e• Literary Significance: Early influential sentimental novel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49455122776202,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_f4359e5f-dc41-4cf6-aeeb-3f2e28f88152.jpg?v=1779623025","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/antoine-francois-prevost-manon-lescaut-1944-1st-illustrated-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}