Grimm Brothers – Cinderella 1984 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated
Description:
This is a circa 1984 Turkish edition of Cinderella (Sinderella Kül Kedisi) by the Brothers Grimm, published by Hürriyet Yayınevi. The story follows a kind young girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters and forced to live among the ashes. Despite her difficult circumstances, Cinderella remains kind and patient, and her life changes when she attends the royal ball and meets the prince. The Grimm Brothers' version, “Aschenputtel,” was first published in 1812.
The story explores themes of kindness, perseverance, injustice and transformation. Cinderella's magical assistance allows her to attend the royal festivities, where she captures the prince's attention. The famous golden slipper eventually enables the prince to find the mysterious young woman he met at the ball.
For collectors, this circa 1984 Hürriyet Yayınevi edition is particularly interesting as a vintage Turkish children's publication. The book was issued as a supplement to Hürriyet Çocuk magazine, which makes it an interesting example of the children's publishing culture of the period. The publication date is not precisely stated, but based on the magazine's 1983–1985 period, this edition appears to have been published around 1984. The book also contains interior illustrations, adding to its appeal as a period illustrated children's collectible.
Key Features:
• Author: Grimm Brothers
• Original Title: Cinderella
• Turkish Title: Sinderella Kül Kedisi
• Publisher: Hürriyet Yayınevi
• Publication Year: Circa 1984
• Language: Turkish
• Genre: Fairy Tale; Children's Literature; German Literature
• Illustrations: Interior illustrations
• Publication Type: Hürriyet Çocuk magazine supplement
• Collector Appeal: Circa 1984 Turkish edition of the Brothers Grimm's celebrated Cinderella tale, published as a Hürriyet Çocuk magazine supplement and featuring interior illustrations. An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of vintage Turkish children's books, Grimm fairy tales, Turkish publishing history and illustrated books.