Turkish Folktales

¿ Captures the drama and mystery of ancient legends¿ A delightful array of folk and fairy tales from Turkey¿ Features an introduction to the characters, landscape and culture¿ Part of a new series on The World''s Greatest Myths and Legends

About the author

Nathan Young is a lecturer at the Ohio State University. He completed his master’s degree in Turkish Folklore at Ege University in Izmir, Turkey and his PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at Ohio State University. His current research considers nostalgic visions of Turkish history that will accompany Turkey’s 2023 centennial celebrations.

Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Summary

Turkish folk tales are curious and bizarre, beautiful and delightful, combining elements of ancient Anatolian folklore with Slavonic, Scandinavian and Arabian influences. This wonderful collection contains stories ranging from 'How the Devil lost his Wager' and 'Paradise Sold by the Yard' to 'The Horse-Devil and the Witch' and 'The Cinder-Youth'.

Product details

• Authors: J.k. Jackson
• Assisted by: J.k. Jackson (Editor), Nathan Young (Introduction), Young Nathan (Introduction)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2023
• EAN: 9781804173329
• ISBN: 978-1-80417-332-9
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Mind, Body, Spirit, Folklore, myths & legends