Wilson, Epiphanius 1845-1916 creator Arnot, Robert 1860- Gibb, Elias John Wilkinson 1857-1901 Hammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Freiherr von 1774-1856 Pavet de Courteille, Abel 1821-1889 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Turkish Literature; Comprising Fables, Belles-lettres, and Sacred Traditions" is a collection of Turkish literary works written in the early 20th century. This volume aims to provide readers with an introduction to Turkish literature, featuring fables, poetry, and drama that illustrate the rich traditions and narratives of Turkish culture, much of which remains unfamiliar to Western audiences. The opening of the collection begins with a significant introduction by Epiphanius Wilson, emphasizing the unfamiliarity of Turkish literature to both European and American readers. It outlines the historical context of Turkish literature, which is categorized into three main periods and showcases works that include epic poetry and fables with notable moral lessons. The introduction highlights specific pieces, such as "The Rose and the Nightingale" by Mohammed Fasli, which is presented as a notable example of Turkish poetry, and "The Magistrates," a drama by Mirza Feth-Ali Akhoud-Zaidé, promising a vivid portrayal of life in Turkish society replete with complex character dynamics and societal commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-01-30 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Turkish literature -- Translations into English Turkey -- Literary collections PL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56464 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56464 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134312.0 56464