Charles Dickens – Great Expectations 1947 1st Turkish Book Turkey
Charles Dickens – Great Expectations (Büyük Ümitler) – Yeni Kitap Yurdu Yayıncılık First Edition (1947)
Description:
This is the 1947 Turkish first edition of Great Expectations (Büyük Ümitler), published by Yeni Kitap Yurdu Yayıncılık. Written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1861, the novel is one of the most important works of Victorian literature and a defining example of the coming-of-age genre.
The story follows Pip, an orphan who grows up in humble conditions and suddenly gains the opportunity to rise in social status through a mysterious benefactor. As Pip enters a world of wealth and ambition, he gradually becomes disconnected from his origins and the people who truly care for him. Over time, he learns important truths about identity, loyalty, and the real meaning of personal growth.
Charles Dickens is one of the most influential English novelists, known for his vivid storytelling and strong social criticism. His works often focus on poverty, class inequality, and the struggles of ordinary people in Victorian society. In Great Expectations, he combines emotional depth with sharp social observation, creating one of his most enduring novels.
This 1947 Yeni Kitap Yurdu Yayıncılık edition is a first Turkish printing of the novel, making it especially significant for collectors. As an early translation of a major Victorian classic, it holds historical and literary value within Turkish publishing history.
Key Features:
• Title: Great Expectations (Büyük Ümitler)
• Author: Charles Dickens
• Publisher: Yeni Kitap Yurdu Yayıncılık
• PublicationYear: 1947
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Coming-of-age novel; Social fiction
• Original Publication: 1861
• Main Character: Pip
• Themes: Ambition; Social class; Identity; Loyalty; Personal growth
• Literary Significance: One of the major works of Victorian literature