Grimm Brothers – Sleeping Beauty 1964 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated
Description:
This is the 1964 Turkish edition of Sleeping Beauty (Yüz Sene Uyuyan Prenses) by the Brothers Grimm, published by Yıldız Kitapevi. The story tells of a beautiful princess who, after a curse is placed upon her, pricks her finger and falls into a deep sleep. The entire palace falls asleep with her, while a thick hedge of thorns grows around the castle. After one hundred years, a prince reaches the sleeping princess and the enchanted palace finally awakens. The Grimm version, known as “Little Briar Rose,” was first published in the Brothers Grimm's collection in 1812.
Sleeping Beauty has a long literary history and has been adapted and retold by many writers over the centuries, including earlier versions by Charles Perrault and Giambattista Basile. The enduring story of the sleeping princess, the curse and the hundred-year sleep has become one of the most famous European fairy tales.
For collectors, this 1964 Yıldız Kitapevi edition is an appealing early Turkish edition of one of the best-known Brothers Grimm fairy tales. The book contains numerous interior illustrations, adding visual interest to this vintage Turkish children's publication. Its 1960s publication date, Turkish-language text and illustrated format make it an attractive collectible for enthusiasts of Grimm stories, vintage Turkish children's literature and illustrated classic fairy tales.
Key Features:
• Author: Grimm Brothers
• Original Title: Sleeping Beauty
• Turkish Title: Yüz Sene Uyuyan Prenses
• Publisher: Yıldız Kitapevi
• Publication Year: 1964
• Language: Turkish
• Genre: Fairy Tale; Children's Literature; German Literature
• Illustrations: Numerous interior illustrations
• Collector Appeal: 1964 Turkish edition of the Brothers Grimm's Sleeping Beauty, featuring numerous interior illustrations. An appealing collectible for enthusiasts of Grimm stories, vintage Turkish children's books and illustrated fairy-tale editions.
• Condition: Age-related yellowing on the pages.