Robert Jordan – The Eye of the World HC/DJ Turkish Book Turkey The Wheel of Time
Robert Jordan – Dünyanın Gözü (The Eye of the World) – 2019 İthaki Yayınları Edition Hardcover
Description:
This book, titled Dünyanın Gözü (The Eye of the World), was written by Robert Jordan and published in Turkish by İthaki Yayınları in 2019. It is the first volume of the monumental The Wheel of Time, widely regarded as one of the most expansive epic fantasy sagas ever written.
The story begins in a quiet rural village where a group of young people—Rand al’Thor, Mat Cauthon, and Perrin Aybara—find their lives abruptly disrupted by the arrival of mysterious forces. They are soon forced to flee their home alongside Moiraine, a member of the powerful Aes Sedai order, and her guardian Lan.
As they journey across a vast and richly detailed world, it becomes clear that one of them may be the Dragon Reborn—a prophesied figure tied to both the salvation and destruction of the world. Their path is marked by ancient prophecies, dark forces, and a growing awareness of their roles in a much larger cosmic struggle.
The novel introduces a world governed by the cyclical nature of time, where history repeats itself and legends are reborn. Magic, known as the One Power, is divided between male and female users, with male channelers feared due to a past catastrophe.
Themes of destiny, fate, power, friendship, and the burden of responsibility are central to the narrative. The book carefully builds its world, cultures, and mythologies, laying the groundwork for the epic scope of the series.
Stylistically, the novel combines traditional quest fantasy with deep world-building and multiple character perspectives, gradually expanding from a localized story to a global conflict.
As the opening volume of The Wheel of Time, Dünyanın Gözü establishes the central characters, themes, and mythological framework that continue throughout the series.
For collectors, this 2019 Turkish edition represents a modern publication of a cornerstone fantasy work. Its role as the beginning of a major series makes it an essential piece for epic fantasy collections.
Key Features:
• Title: Dünyanın Gözü (The Eye of the World)
• Author: Robert Jordan
• Series: The Wheel of Time
• Publisher: İthaki Yayınları
• PublicationYear: 2019
• Language: Turkish
• Genre: Epic fantasy
• Format: Novel (Series Book 1)
• Main Characters: Rand al’Thor; Mat Cauthon; Perrin Aybara
• Setting: Expansive fantasy world with diverse cultures
• Core Concept: Chosen one tied to cyclical fate and prophecy
• Themes: Destiny; power; friendship; responsibility; time
• Narrative Style: Quest-driven; multi-perspective; world-building focused
• Series Significance: Opening volume of a major epic fantasy saga
• Collector Appeal: Turkish edition of a foundational fantasy series