Herman Melville – Moby Dick 1983 HC Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated
Herman Melville – Moby-Dick (Beyaz Balina) – Görsel Yayınları 1983 Edition – Turkish
Description:
This is a 1983 Turkish edition of Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, published by Görsel Yayınları. First published in 1851, the novel follows Ishmael, a young sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod under the command of the obsessive Captain Ahab. Ahab is determined to hunt the great white whale Moby Dick, which he holds responsible for the loss of his leg.
The novel combines an epic sea adventure with deeper themes of obsession, revenge, fate, nature and the limits of human knowledge. Through the voyage of the Pequod and its diverse crew, Melville creates a powerful exploration of humanity's relationship with the sea and the forces of nature.
This Görsel Yayınları edition is especially distinctive for its numerous interior illustrations by Turkish artist Emre Senan. The illustrations add a strong visual dimension to the maritime adventure and give this Turkish edition a character of its own. The hardcover format further enhances its appeal as a collectible edition.
For collectors, this 1983 Görsel Yayınları edition represents a unique Turkey-only collectible presentation of one of the greatest works of world literature. Its hardcover format, numerous illustrations by renowned Turkish artist Emre Senan and distinctive Turkish edition make it an appealing addition to collections of vintage Turkish classics and illustrated editions.
Key Features:
• Author: Herman Melville
• Original Title: Moby-Dick
• Turkish Title: Beyaz Balina
• Publisher: Görsel Yayınları
• Publication Year: 1983
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Hardcover
• Genre: Classic Literature; Adventure; Maritime Literature
• Subject: Obsession, revenge, fate, nature, the sea and humanity's struggle against forces beyond its control
• Illustrations: Numerous interior illustrations by Turkish artist Emre Senan
• Collector Appeal: Unique Turkey-only collectible featuring numerous illustrations by Turkish artist Emre Senan in a hardcover edition