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A Millennium of Turkish Literature: A Concise History
Contributor(s): Halman, Talat S. (Author), Warner, Jayne (Editor)

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ISBN: 0815609582     ISBN-13: 9780815609582
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
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Binding Type: Paperback
Published: January 2011
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BISAC Categories:
- Literary Collections | Middle Eastern
Dewey: 894.35
LCCN: 2010038681
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.14" W x 9" L (0.58 lbs) 184 pages
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents
 
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From Orhon inscriptions to Orhan Pamuk, the story of Turkish literature from the eighth century A.D. to the present day is rich and complex, full of firm traditions and daring transformations. Spanning a wide geographic range from Outer Mongolia and the environs of China through the Middle East all the way to Europe, the history of Turkish literature embraces a multitude of traditions and influences. All have left their imprint on the distinctive amalgam that is uniquely Turkish. Always receptive to the nurturing values, aesthetic tastes, and literary penchants of diverse civilizations, Turkish culture succeeded in evolving a sui generis personality. It clung to its own established traits, yet it was flexible enough to welcome innovations--and even revolutionary change.

A Millennium of Turkish Literature tells the story of how literature evolved and grew in stature on the Turkish mainland over the course of a thousand years. The book features numerous poems and extracts in fluid translations by Halman and others. This volume provides a concise and captivating introduction to Turkish literature and, with selections from its extensive Suggested Reading section, serves as an invaluable guide to Turkish literature for course adoption.

 
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