Ancient Turkish Literature

By: Charles F. Horne

Book Overview

Ancient Turkish Literature by Charles F. Horne is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth exploration of the literature of ancient Turkey. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of Turkish literature, the various forms of poetry and prose, and the cultural and social contexts in which these works were created.The author begins by tracing the origins of Turkish literature, from the earliest known examples of oral poetry to the development of a written literary tradition. He then examines the major genres of Turkish literature, including epic poetry, lyric poetry, and prose fiction, and provides detailed analyses of some of the most important works in each category.Throughout the book, Horne emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural and historical context in which these works were created. He explores the influence of religion, politics, and social customs on Turkish literature, and discusses the ways in which these works reflect the values and beliefs of their authors and audiences.Overall, Ancient Turkish Literature is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Turkey, as well as for scholars and students of literature and comparative literature.THIS 152 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval Arabic, Moorish, and Turkish, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100014.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425327745
• ISBN13: 9781425327743
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"