Igor Gouzenko – The Fall of a Titan 1965 1st Turkish Book Turkey
Igor Gouzenko – The Fall of a Titan (Bir Devin Düşüşü) – Tifdruk Yayınları Edition (1965, First Edition)
Description:
This is the 1965 first edition Turkish translation of The Fall of a Titan (Bir Devin Düşüşü), published by Tifdruk Yayınları. Written by Igor Gouzenko, the novel explores the rise and decline of power against a backdrop of political intrigue and personal conflict.
The story examines the downfall of a powerful figure whose ambitions and authority gradually unravel under the weight of changing political realities and human weaknesses. Through themes of loyalty, betrayal, ideology, and the corrupting influence of power, the narrative offers a compelling portrait of individuals caught within larger historical forces. The novel combines psychological insight with political tension, creating a dramatic study of ambition and decline.
Igor Gouzenko was a Soviet cipher clerk whose 1945 defection to Canada became one of the defining events of the early Cold War. After seeking asylum, he became a writer and commentator, producing novels and non-fiction works that drew upon his experiences with Soviet politics and intelligence operations. His writings often explore themes of totalitarianism, freedom, and individual conscience.
This Tifdruk Yayınları edition is particularly notable as a first Turkish edition published in 1965. The cover artwork was created exclusively for the Turkish market by a local illustrator, making it a distinctive Turkey-only edition with collectible appeal.
Key Features:
• Title: The Fall of a Titan (Bir Devin Düşüşü)
• Author: Igor Gouzenko
• Publisher: Tifdruk Yayınları
• PublicationYear: 1965 (First Edition)
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Political fiction; Literary drama
• Themes: Power; Betrayal; Ideology; Political conflict; Human weakness
• Cover Art: Original artwork by a Turkish illustrator
• Collectible Feature: Turkey-only cover design
• First Edition: 1965 Turkish first edition