Émile Zola – The Dream 1955 1st Turkish Book Turkey
Émile Zola – The Dream (Rüya) – Ekicigil Kitapevi First Edition (1955)
Description:
This is the 1955 Turkish first edition of The Dream (Rüya), published by Ekicigil Kitapevi. Written by Émile Zola and first published in 1888 as part of the Rougon-Macquart series, the novel stands out as one of Zola’s more lyrical and idealistic works.
The story follows Angélique, a young orphan raised by a humble embroiderer family, who grows up immersed in religious stories and dreams of a life shaped by purity and devotion. Her world of imagination and innocence is challenged when she falls in love, bringing her face to face with the tension between spiritual ideals and human emotion. Unlike Zola’s more harshly realistic novels, The Dream presents a softer, almost fairy-tale-like atmosphere while still exploring themes of fate, desire, and social limitation.
Émile Zola is one of the leading figures of literary naturalism, known for his detailed and often unflinching portrayal of society and human behavior. In The Dream, however, he departs from strict realism, creating a more symbolic and romantic narrative that highlights his versatility as a writer.
This Ekicigil Kitapevi edition is particularly notable for its local character, featuring a cover illustrated by Turkish artist Samim Utkun. As a Turkey-only first edition with locally produced artwork, it holds distinctive collectible value for those interested in regional interpretations of classic European literature.
Key Features:
• Title: The Dream (Rüya)
• Author: Émile Zola
• Publisher: Ekicigil Kitapevi
• PublicationYear: 1955
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Literary fiction; Romantic novel
• Original Publication: 1888
• Series: Rougon-Macquart
• Main Character: Angélique
• Themes: Faith; Love; Innocence; Fate; Idealism
• Cover Artist: Samim Utkun
• Edition Note: First Turkish edition; Turkey-only local illustrated cover
• Condition: Book shows yellowing and age-related discoloration