Item #196193 The Literature of the Turks: A Turkish Chrestomathy, Consisting of Extracts in Turkish from the Best Turkish Authors (Historians, Novelists, Dramatists, &c.) with Interlinear and Free Translations in English, Biographical and Grammatical Notes, and Facsimiles of Ms. Letters and Documents. Charles Wells.

The Literature of the Turks: A Turkish Chrestomathy, Consisting of Extracts in Turkish from the Best Turkish Authors (Historians, Novelists, Dramatists, &c.) with Interlinear and Free Translations in English, Biographical and Grammatical Notes, and Facsimiles of Ms. Letters and Documents

Bernard Quaritch, 1891. First Edition. Hardcover. Item #196193
ISBN: B00GS4VI1W

xix, 275, 4 pages. According to the publisher, this was the first anthology of Turkish writing published in English translation. Intended as a textbook for students of the language, the texts are presented in Turkish (written in Arabic script) and in English translation, with many editorial notes. Uncommon. First edition (first printing). Spine somewhat faded, else very good in the publisher's red cloth binding.

Price: $150.00

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