Lord Byron – Sardanapalus 1934 1st Turkish Book Turkey

Lord Byron – Sardanapalus (Sardanapal) – Hilmi Kitaphanesi First Edition (1934)

Description:

This is the 1934 Turkish first edition of Sardanapalus (Sardanapal), published by Hilmi Kitaphanesi. Written by Lord Byron and first published in 1821, the work is a historical tragedy inspired by the legendary Assyrian king Sardanapalus.

The play portrays Sardanapalus as a ruler devoted to pleasure, peace, and luxury rather than conquest and warfare. As rebellion rises against his rule, he struggles between his pacifist ideals and the violent political realities surrounding him. The drama explores themes of power, decadence, loyalty, and inevitable downfall, culminating in a tragic and dramatic finale.

Lord Byron was one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement, celebrated for his emotional intensity, rebellious spirit, and poetic innovation. His works often feature tragic heroes and challenge traditional social and political values. In Sardanapalus, Byron combines historical imagination with Romantic tragedy, creating a dramatic meditation on leadership and destruction.

This Hilmi Kitaphanesi edition represents an early Turkish first printing of Byron’s dramatic work, making it particularly valuable for collectors of vintage Turkish literary editions and Romantic literature.

Key Features:

• Title: Sardanapalus (Sardanapal)

• Author: Lord Byron

• Publisher: Hilmi Kitaphanesi

• PublicationYear: 1934

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: Historical tragedy; Drama; Romantic literature

• Original Publication: 1821

• Main Character: King Sardanapalus

• Themes: Power; Decadence; Rebellion; Tragedy; Leadership

• Literary Significance: Important dramatic work of Romantic literature