Jean de La Fontaine – Stories from Fables 1966 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated Maurie Lemainque

Jean de La Fontaine – Stories from La Fontaine Fables (Lafonten Hikayeleri) – Edebiyat Yayınları 1966 Edition – Turkish

Description:

Stories from La Fontaine Fables brings together classic fables by Jean de La Fontaine, using animals, allegorical situations and short narratives to explore human behavior and timeless moral lessons. The stories often touch on themes such as wisdom, deception, friendship, ambition and justice.

La Fontaine’s fables are celebrated for their simple yet meaningful storytelling, where animal characters reflect different aspects of human nature. Their combination of entertainment and moral instruction has made them enduring classics of world literature and children's literature.

This 1966 Turkish edition published by Edebiyat Yayınları contains numerous interior illustrations, giving the book a richly illustrated presentation. The cover artwork was created by Maurie Lemainque, adding a distinctive artistic character to this particular edition.

For collectors of Jean de La Fontaine and vintage Turkish illustrated books, this edition offers an appealing mid-century interpretation of La Fontaine’s classic fables, combining period Turkish publishing with distinctive illustrated artwork.

Key Features:

• Author: Jean de La Fontaine

• Original Title: Stories from La Fontaine Fables

• Turkish Title: Lafonten Hikayeleri

• Publisher: Edebiyat Yayınları

• Publication Year: 1966

• Language: Turkish

• Genre: Fables, Children's Literature

• Subject: Moral Stories, Human Nature, Animal Characters, Allegory

• Illustrations: Numerous interior illustrations

• Cover Artwork: Original artwork by Maurie Lemainque

• Collector Appeal: Vintage Turkish illustrated edition of Jean de La Fontaine’s classic fables