Pierre Louÿs – Aphrodite 1964 Turkish Book Turkey

Pierre Louÿs – Aphrodite (Afrodit) – Yeni Çığır Kitapevi 1964 Edition

Description:

This is the 1964 Turkish edition of Aphrodite (Afrodit) by Pierre Louÿs, published by Yeni Çığır Kitapevi. First published in 1896, the novel is set in ancient Alexandria and is known for its sensual atmosphere, erotic themes, and evocation of the classical Mediterranean world.

The story follows Chrysis, a beautiful and ambitious courtesan in Alexandria, whose desires and ambitions lead her into a series of encounters involving love, jealousy, beauty, and betrayal. Through Chrysis and the people surrounding her, Louÿs creates a richly sensual portrait of life in the ancient city.

Aphrodite is particularly notable for its detailed evocation of the ancient world and its exploration of desire, beauty, passion, and the consequences of pursuing one's desires. The novel became one of Pierre Louÿs's best-known works and an important example of late 19th-century French erotic literature.

Key Features:

• Author: Pierre Louÿs

• Original Title: Aphrodite

• Turkish Title: Afrodit

• Publisher: Yeni Çığır Kitapevi

• Publication Year: 1964

• Language: Turkish

• Genre: Literary Fiction; Historical Fiction; Erotic Literature

• Setting: Ancient Alexandria

• Main Character: Chrysis

• Themes: Desire; Beauty; Love; Passion; Jealousy; Betrayal

• Original Publication: 1896

• Collector Appeal: Vintage 1964 Turkish edition of Pierre Louÿs's celebrated classical-era novel