Antoine François Prévost – Manon Lescaut 1944 1st Illustrated Turkish Book Turkey
Antoine François Prévost – Manon Lescaut (Manon Lesco) – Hilmi Kitapevi First Illustrated Edition (1944)
Description:
This is the 1944 Turkish first illustrated edition of Manon Lescaut (Manon Lesco), published by Hilmi Kitapevi. Written by Antoine François Prévost 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.
The 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.
Prévost 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.
This 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.
Key Features:
• Title: Manon Lescaut (Manon Lesco)
• Author: Antoine François Prévost
• Publisher: Hilmi Kitapevi
• PublicationYear: 1944
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Romantic tragedy; Sentimental novel
• Original Publication: 1731
• Adaptation: Illustrated first Turkish edition
• Main Characters: Des Grieux; Manon Lescaut
• Themes: Love; Desire; Wealth; Fate; Moral conflict
• Literary Significance: Early influential sentimental novel