Little Red Riding Hood – Charles Perrault 1966 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated Grimm Brothers
Description:
This is the 1966 Turkish edition of Little Red Riding Hood (Kırmızı Takkeli Kız) by Charles Perrault, published by Varlık Yayınları. The story follows a young girl who sets out through the forest to visit her grandmother, carrying food for her. Along the way, she encounters a wolf who cleverly learns where she is going and attempts to reach her grandmother's house first. Perrault's literary version of the tale was first published in 1697.
The story explores themes of innocence, caution, deception and the dangers of trusting strangers. Little Red Riding Hood's encounter with the wolf has made the tale one of the best-known European fairy stories, with different versions appearing over the centuries.
For collectors, this 1966 Varlık Yayınları edition is particularly appealing as a vintage Turkish edition of Charles Perrault's classic fairy tale. The book contains numerous interior illustrations created by Turkish illustrator İbrahim Ersaraç, giving the edition a distinctive visual identity specific to this Turkish publication. The combination of an early Turkish edition, numerous illustrations and artwork by a Turkish illustrator makes this a unique Turkey-only collectible for enthusiasts of vintage children's books, French fairy tales and illustrated editions.
Key Features:
• Author: Charles Perrault
• Original Title: Little Red Riding Hood
• Turkish Title: Kırmızı Takkeli Kız
• Publisher: Varlık Yayınları
• Publication Year: 1966
• Language: Turkish
• Genre: Fairy Tale; Children's Literature; French Literature
• Illustrations: Numerous interior illustrations by Turkish illustrator İbrahim Ersaraç
• Collector Appeal: 1966 Turkish edition of Charles Perrault's celebrated Little Red Riding Hood, featuring numerous illustrations by Turkish illustrator İbrahim Ersaraç. The unique Turkey-only artwork gives this edition additional appeal as a collectible for enthusiasts of vintage Turkish children's books, French fairy tales and illustrated editions.