Gustave Flaubert – Dictionary of Received Ideas 2020 Turkish Book Turkey

Gustave Flaubert – Dictionary of Received Ideas (Yerleşik Düşünceler Sözlüğü) – Karbon Kitaplar Pocket Size Edition (2020)

Description:

This is the 2020 Turkish pocket size edition of Dictionary of Received Ideas (Yerleşik Düşünceler Sözlüğü), published by Karbon Kitaplar. Written by Gustave Flaubert, the work is a satirical compilation that was published posthumously, reflecting the author’s sharp critique of conventional thinking and social clichés.

Rather than a traditional narrative, the book is structured as a dictionary of commonly accepted opinions, phrases, and assumptions, each presented with ironic commentary. Flaubert exposes the emptiness and repetition behind widely held beliefs, revealing how unexamined ideas shape everyday discourse. The result is both humorous and intellectually incisive, offering a critique of bourgeois mentality and cultural conformity.

Flaubert is widely regarded as one of the leading figures of literary realism, known for his precision of language and critical perspective on society. In this work, he departs from conventional storytelling to present a more experimental and openly satirical form, highlighting his enduring concern with the limitations of language and thought.

This Karbon Kitaplar pocket size edition provides a compact and accessible format, making it ideal for casual reading and portability. Its concise structure and witty content, combined with the practical format, make it an appealing choice for both readers and collectors interested in distinctive literary forms.

Key Features:

• Title: Dictionary of Received Ideas (Yerleşik Düşünceler Sözlüğü)

• Author: Gustave Flaubert

• Publisher: Karbon Kitaplar

• PublicationYear: 2020

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Pocket size paperback

• Genre: Satire; Literary fragment; Philosophical humor

• Original Publication: Posthumous (early 20th century)

• Structure: Dictionary-style entries with satirical commentary

• Themes: Social clichés; Conformity; Language; Intellectual critique

• Literary Style: Concise; Ironic; Observational