Nathaniel Hawthorne – A Wonderbook for Girls and Boys 1964 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated
Nathaniel Hawthorne – A Wonderbook for Girls and Boys (Üç Altın Elma) – Varlık Yayınları 1964 Edition – Turkish
Description:
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s A Wonderbook for Girls and Boys is a celebrated collection of Greek myths retold for young readers. Hawthorne transforms ancient stories into lively and imaginative narratives, bringing legendary heroes, gods, magical creatures, and extraordinary adventures together in an accessible literary style.
The collection includes several famous Greek myths, presenting stories of heroes and legendary figures while exploring themes such as courage, fate, curiosity, love, adventure, and the consequences of human choices. Hawthorne’s retellings give these ancient tales a vivid and entertaining character suitable for younger readers.
This Turkish edition was published by Varlık Yayınları in 1964 and features numerous interior illustrations by Turkish illustrator Güngör Kabakçıoğlu. The illustrations complement Hawthorne’s mythological stories and give the book a distinctive visual identity within vintage Turkish children’s literature.
A unique Turkey-only collectible, this edition is especially appealing to collectors of vintage Turkish children's books, mythology, and illustrated classic literature. Its 1964 publication date, pocketsize format, and original illustrations by Güngör Kabakçıoğlu make it a particularly attractive period edition.
Key Features:
• Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
• Original Title: A Wonderbook for Girls and Boys
• Turkish Title: Üç Altın Elma
• Publisher: Varlık Yayınları
• Publication Year: 1964
• Language: Turkish
• Genre: Children’s Literature, Greek Mythology, Classic Literature
• Subject: Greek myths, legendary heroes, gods, magical creatures, adventure, and moral themes
• Illustrations: Numerous interior illustrations by Turkish illustrator Güngör Kabakçıoğlu
• Format: Pocketsize
• Collector Appeal: Unique Turkey-only collectible featuring original illustrations by Turkish illustrator Güngör Kabakçıoğlu
• Condition: Uncut pages, never opened or separated. Extremely difficult to find in this condition.