E. M. Forster – A Passage to India 1961 1st Turkish Book Turkey
E. M. Forster – A Passage to India (Hindistan'da Bir Geçit) – Varlık Yayınları Turkish First Edition (1961)
Description:
This Turkish first edition of A Passage to India (Hindistan'da Bir Geçit) by E. M. Forster was published by Varlık Yayınları in 1961. Issued in a pocket-size format, this edition presents one of the most celebrated novels of twentieth-century English literature. Set during the final decades of British colonial rule in India, the novel explores the complex relationships between British officials and the Indian population through a story that begins with friendship but is transformed by misunderstanding, prejudice, and cultural conflict.
At the center of the narrative is the controversial incident involving Dr. Aziz, an Indian physician, and Adela Quested, a young English visitor. Through this pivotal event, Forster examines themes of colonialism, justice, race, and the difficulties of genuine human understanding across cultural and political divides. His elegant prose and nuanced characterization have made the novel a timeless exploration of identity, tolerance, and the limitations of empire.
This 1961 Turkish first edition published by Varlık Yayınları introduced Turkish readers to one of E. M. Forster's finest literary achievements. Produced in a convenient pocket-size format, it remains an important work for readers interested in classic English literature, colonial history, and cross-cultural relationships, while also appealing to collectors of vintage Turkish literary editions.
Key Features:
• Author: E. M. Forster
• Original Title: A Passage to India
• Turkish Title: Hindistan'da Bir Geçit
• Publisher: Varlık Yayınları
• Publication Date: 1961 (Turkish First Edition)
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Pocket Size
• Genre: Literary Fiction; Historical Fiction
• Subject: A classic novel exploring the tensions and misunderstandings between British colonists and Indians during the final years of the British Raj.
• Literary Content: Novel
• Themes: Colonialism; Cultural Conflict; Justice; Friendship; Identity; Prejudice
• Historical Focus: British India during the early twentieth century, examining the social and political realities of colonial rule.
• Educational Value: Offers valuable insight into colonial history, intercultural relations, and one of the defining works of modern English literature.
• Collector Appeal: A Turkish first edition in pocket-size format of E. M. Forster's masterpiece, desirable for collectors of classic literature and vintage Turkish editions.