Little Red Riding Hood – Charles Perrault 1984 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated Grimm Brothers
Description:
This is a circa 1984 Turkish edition of Little Red Riding Hood (Kırmızı Şapkalı Kız) by Charles Perrault, published by Hürriyet Yayınları. The story follows a young girl who sets out through the forest to visit her grandmother and encounters a cunning wolf along the way. The wolf learns where she is going and reaches her grandmother's house before her, leading to the famous encounter at the heart of the tale. Perrault's literary version was first published in 1697.
The story explores themes of innocence, caution, deception and the dangers of trusting strangers. Perrault's version is particularly known for its cautionary character, using the encounter between the young girl and the wolf to convey a warning about appearances, trust and hidden dangers.
For collectors, this circa 1984 Hürriyet Yayınları edition is particularly interesting as a vintage Turkish children's publication. The book was given as a gift alongside Hürriyet Çocuk magazine, which began publication in 1983, and surviving 1984 issues are documented, supporting an approximate 1984 dating for this undated book. The book contains numerous interior illustrations, adding to its appeal as a period illustrated children's collectible. Since the exact publication date is not stated inside the book, the date is given as circa 1984.
Key Features:
• Author: Charles Perrault
• Original Title: Little Red Riding Hood
• Turkish Title: Kırmızı Şapkalı Kız
• Publisher: Hürriyet Yayınları
• Publication Year: Circa 1984
• Language: Turkish
• Genre: Fairy Tale; Children's Literature; French Literature
• Illustrations: Numerous interior illustrations
• Publication Type: Hürriyet Çocuk magazine gift supplement
• Collector Appeal: Vintage Turkish edition of Charles Perrault's celebrated Little Red Riding Hood, issued as a gift alongside Hürriyet Çocuk magazine and dating to circa 1984. An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of vintage Turkish children's books, classic fairy tales, Hürriyet publishing history and illustrated editions.