Muhtesem Öksüzcü – The Lost Sultan 1944 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated
Muhtesem Öksüzcü – The Lost Sultan (Kayıp Sultan) – Çocuk Esirgeme Kurumu Yayınları 1944 Edition – Turkish
Description:
The Lost Sultan is an adventure and fairy-tale narrative inspired by traditional Turkish tales and historical storytelling. The story follows a sultan or princess who is separated from their palace or homeland and becomes lost, facing a series of difficult, mysterious, and sometimes sorrowful events during the journey.
The narrative combines adventure, emotion, mystery, and traditional fairy-tale elements. The protagonist’s separation from home creates a story of hardship, perseverance, hope, and the search for reunion, reflecting themes commonly found in Turkish folk and palace tales.
This Turkish edition was published by Çocuk Esirgeme Kurumu Yayınları in 1944 and features interior illustrations. The illustrated presentation complements the traditional atmosphere of the story and gives this early Turkish children’s book a distinctive visual character.
For collectors of early Turkish children's literature and folklore, this 1944 edition offers an interesting example of period Turkish storytelling shaped by traditional fairy-tale and historical influences. Its early publication date and illustrated presentation make it an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of vintage Turkish books and classic folk narratives.
Key Features:
• Author: Muhtesem Öksüzcü
• Original Title: The Lost Sultan
• Turkish Title: Kayıp Sultan
• Publisher: Çocuk Esirgeme Kurumu Yayınları
• Publication Year: 1944
• Language: Turkish
• Genre: Turkish Folklore, Fairy Tales, Adventure, Historical Fiction
• Subject: A lost sultan or princess, palace life, separation from home, adventure, hardship, and traditional Turkish storytelling
• Illustrations: Interior illustrations
• Collector Appeal: Early 1944 Turkish illustrated children's book inspired by traditional Turkish fairy tales and historical narratives
• Condition: Wear and deterioration on the cover