Turkish Folktales
Turkish Folktales by J.K. Jackson, published by Flame Tree Publishing on April 25, 2023, is a collection that explores the rich tapestry of stories from Asia, Europe, and Arabia. This edition, comprising 256 pages, presents a unique blend of fables, fairy tales, and folklore, showcasing the curious and bizarre elements of ancient Anatolian traditions alongside influences from Slavonic, Scandinavian, and Arabian cultures.
Readers will find a diverse array of entertaining tales, including “How Cobbler Ahmet Became the Chief Astrologer” and “The Horse-Devil and the Witch.” The stories in this collection combine elements of fantasy and mythology, offering a vibrant exploration of themes that challenge conventional narratives. With its engaging content, this book serves as a captivating introduction to the folklore and mythology of Turkey, inviting readers to delve into a world of wonder and imagination.
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Turkish tales bring the stories of Asia, Europe and Arabia into a unique melting pot of fables, fairy tales and folklore.
With a new introduction, the Turkish folk tales in this collection are curious and bizarre, beautiful and delightful, combining elements of ancient Anatolian folklore with Slavonic, Scandinavian and Arabian influences. Entertaining and exuberant, they shame the more prosaic fairy stories of other traditions with tales such as ‘How Cobbler Ahmet Became the Chief Astrologer’, ‘The Horse-Devil and the Witch’, ‘How the Devil lost his Wager’, ‘The Prayer Rug and the Dishonest Steward’, ‘Paradise Sold by the Yard’, ‘The Cinder-Youth’, ‘The Metamorphosis’ and ‘The Forty Princes and the Seven-Headed Dragon’.
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