Louis-Ferdinand Céline – Journey to the End of the Night 2017 Turkish Book Turkey
Louis-Ferdinand Céline – Journey to the End of the Night (Gecenin Sonuna Yolculuk) – Yapı Kredi Yayınları Edition (2017)
Description:
This is the 2017 Turkish edition of Journey to the End of the Night (Gecenin Sonuna Yolculuk), published by Yapı Kredi Yayınları. Written by Louis-Ferdinand Céline and first published in 1932, the novel is widely regarded as one of the most influential works of 20th-century modernist literature.
The story follows Ferdinand Bardamu, a deeply cynical and disillusioned protagonist, as he moves through a series of harsh and chaotic environments, including World War I battlefields, colonial Africa, and industrial America. Through these experiences, the novel presents a bleak yet powerful portrait of human existence, exposing the brutality, hypocrisy, and absurdity of modern life.
Céline is known for revolutionizing literary style with his use of colloquial language, fragmented narration, and a raw, emotionally charged tone. His writing captures the rhythms of spoken language and conveys an intense sense of immediacy, influencing generations of writers. Despite the controversies surrounding his personal life, his impact on modern literature remains undeniable.
This Yapı Kredi Yayınları edition offers a contemporary Turkish translation of a landmark novel. As Céline’s most famous work, it stands as a cornerstone of modernist fiction and holds strong appeal for collectors and readers interested in innovative narrative and literary history.
Key Features:
• Title: Journey to the End of the Night (Gecenin Sonuna Yolculuk)
• Author: Louis-Ferdinand Céline
• Publisher: Yapı Kredi Yayınları
• PublicationYear: 2017
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Literary fiction; Modernist novel
• Original Publication: 1932
• Main Character: Ferdinand Bardamu
• Settings: World War I; Colonial Africa; United States
• Themes: War; Alienation; Absurdity; Human suffering; Disillusionment
• Literary Significance: Landmark modernist novel with innovative narrative style