Oliver Goldsmith – The Vicar of Wakefield 1972 1st Turkish Book Turkey

Oliver Goldsmith – The Vicar of Wakefield (Wakefield Papazı) – Akba Yayınları 1972 First Edition

Description:

This is the 1972 first Turkish edition of The Vicar of Wakefield (Wakefield Papazı) by Oliver Goldsmith, published by Akba Yayınları. First published in 1766, the novel is a classic of English literature and combines humor, family drama, romance, and social observation.

The story follows Dr. Primrose, a kind-hearted country vicar whose seemingly peaceful family life is suddenly disrupted by financial difficulties, deception, misfortune, and unexpected changes in fortune. Despite the hardships faced by his family, Primrose maintains his faith and moral principles. The novel explores family, virtue, resilience, love, and the contrast between appearance and reality, while Goldsmith uses humor and irony throughout the story.

A particularly interesting feature of this edition is its artwork. Both the cover and the interior illustrations were created by a Turkish artist specifically for this Turkish publication. This makes the edition a distinctive collectible beyond the literary work itself, as the artwork represents a Turkey-only interpretation of a classic English novel.

Key Features:

• Author: Oliver Goldsmith

• Original Title: The Vicar of Wakefield

• Turkish Title: Wakefield Papazı

• Publisher: Akba Yayınları

• Publication Year: 1972

• Edition: First Edition

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: Classic Literature; Family Fiction; Romance; Satire

• Main Character: Dr. Primrose

• Themes: Family; Virtue; Love; Resilience; Morality; Social Class

• Cover Artwork: Original cover illustrated by a Turkish artist

• Interior Illustrations: Original illustrations by a Turkish artist

• Collector Appeal: Turkey-only cover and interior artwork created specifically for this Turkish edition