Hassan the Rope-Maker 1973 Turkish Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
Description:
This is the 1973 Turkish edition of Hassan the Rope-Maker (Urgancı Hasan), published by Ülkü Matbaası. The story belongs to the rich storytelling tradition associated with One Thousand and One Nights (Binbir Gece Masalları), a collection of tales that developed over centuries through oral and written traditions. Like many of these classic stories, it combines adventure, fortune, hardship and moral lessons within an entertaining narrative.
The story centers on Hassan, a humble rope-maker whose simple life becomes the beginning of an unexpected adventure. Through a series of events involving fortune, difficult choices and encounters with people from very different walks of life, Hassan's character and determination are put to the test. The tale carries the traditional themes of perseverance, honesty, destiny and the unexpected changes that can transform an ordinary person's life.
For collectors, this 1973 Turkish edition is particularly attractive because it contains numerous illustrations throughout the book, giving the story a strong visual character. Illustrated editions of Binbir Gece Masalları from the period are increasingly interesting as examples of Turkish children's publishing and the way classic Middle Eastern folklore was visually interpreted for Turkish readers. This combination of a traditional tale, early 1970s publication date and abundant period illustrations makes it a charming collectible for enthusiasts of vintage children's books, Turkish illustration and classic folklore.
Key Features:
• Author: Anonymous (From One Thousand and One Nights)
• Original Title: Hassan the Rope-Maker
• Turkish Title: Urgancı Hasan
• Publisher: Ülkü Matbaası
• Publication Year: 1973
• Language: Turkish
• Genre: Folklore; Fairy Tale; Children's Literature; Adventure
• Literary Tradition: One Thousand and One Nights / Binbir Gece Masalları
• Themes: Adventure; Fortune; Perseverance; Honesty; Destiny; Moral Lessons
• Illustrations: Contains numerous illustrations throughout the book
• Collector Appeal: 1973 Turkish illustrated edition of a traditional One Thousand and One Nights tale, featuring abundant period illustrations. An appealing collectible for enthusiasts of vintage Turkish children's literature, illustrated folklore and classic Middle Eastern storytelling.