Grimm Brothers – Sleeping Beauty 1975 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated
Description:
This is the 1975 Turkish edition of Sleeping Beauty (Yüz Yıl Uyuyan Prenses) by the Brothers Grimm, published by Renk Yayınevi. The story tells of a beautiful princess who falls into a magical sleep after pricking her finger on a spindle. A hundred-year enchantment descends upon the princess and the entire palace, while a wall of thorns grows around the sleeping castle. When the hundred years are finally completed, a prince reaches the castle and the spell is broken. The Grimm version, known as “Little Briar Rose” (Dornröschen), was first published 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 Giambattista Basile and Charles Perrault. The enduring story of the enchanted princess, the hundred-year sleep and the awakening has become one of the world's most recognizable fairy tales.
For collectors, this 1975 Renk Yayınevi edition is particularly appealing for its numerous interior illustrations created by Turkish illustrator Şahap Ayhan. The artwork gives the book a distinctive visual identity specific to this Turkish publication, making it a unique Turkey-only collectible. Its 1970s publication date, Turkish-language text and original Turkish illustrations make it an attractive addition to collections of Grimm fairy tales, vintage Turkish children's literature and illustrated classic editions.
Key Features:
• Author: Grimm Brothers
• Original Title: Sleeping Beauty
• Turkish Title: Yüz Yıl Uyuyan Prenses
• Publisher: Renk Yayınevi
• Publication Year: 1975
• Language: Turkish
• Genre: Fairy Tale; Children's Literature; German Literature
• Illustrations: Numerous interior illustrations by Turkish illustrator Şahap Ayhan
• Special Feature: Unique Turkey-only artwork
• Collector Appeal: 1975 Turkish edition of the Brothers Grimm's Sleeping Beauty, featuring numerous illustrations by Turkish illustrator Şahap Ayhan. The distinctive artwork makes this a unique Turkey-only collectible, particularly appealing to collectors of Grimm stories, vintage Turkish children's books and illustrated fairy-tale editions.