Dive into Tales from the Meddahs, an enchanting collection of Turkish folk tales and legends that celebrates the rich storytelling tradition of the Middle East!
After two decades of collecting and sharing stories, I’ve curated this collection to preserve and present narratives that might otherwise be forgotten by English-speaking readers. Each tale is rooted in the post-Byzantine traditions of the Turkish people, reflecting timeless themes of magic, cunning, and love.
With sensitivity to historical context, I’ve adapted these stories for modern readers while staying true to their original spirit. You’ll find full attributions for each tale, honoring the early collectors and providing insights into their cultural backgrounds.
Tales from the Meddahs is the first volume in a series dedicated to unveiling lost and forgotten tales from around the world. Join me on this journey to explore the universal threads that connect us all through storytelling-a legacy as ancient as humanity itself.
Daftar Isi
Preface
Madschun
The Gardener And His Wife
How The Hodja Saved Allah
The Widow And Her Friend
Better Is The Folly Of Woman Than The Wisdom Of Man
The Old Man And His Son
The Hanoum And The Unjust Cadi
What Happened To Hadji, A Merchant Of The Bezestan
The Lion And The Man
How The Junkman Travelled To Find Treasure In His Own Backyard
The Shark
How Chapkin Halid Became Chief Detective
The Clown Turned First Soldier, Then Merchant
The Ghost Of The Spring And The Shrew
The Boy Who Found Fear At LAst
The River And Its Source
Stone-Patience And Knife-Patience
How Cobbler Ahmet Became The Chief Astrologer
The Lamb And The wolf
The Serpent-Peri And The Magic Mirror
The Wise Son Of Ali Pasha
The Insects, The Bee, And The Ant
The Merciful Khan
The Padishah Of The Forty Peris
The Fox And The Crab
The Prayer Rug And The Dishonest Steward
The World’s Most Beauteous Damsel
The Goats And The Wolves
The Goose, The Eye, The Daughter, And The Arm
The Forty Princes And The Seven-Headed Dragon
The Lion, The Wolf, And The Fox
The Forty Wise Men
The Crow-Peri
The Fox And The Sparrow
How The Priest Knew That It Would Snow
The Syrian Priest And The Young Man
The Wind-Demon
Who Was The Thirteenth Son
The Converted Cat
The Magic Turban, The Magic Whip, And The Magic Carpet
Paradise Sold By The Yard
The Horse And His Rider
The Piece Of Liver
The Archer And The Trumpeter
The Metamorphosis
The Wolf, The Fox, And The Shepherd’s Dog
The Calif Omar
The Cinder-Youth
Kalaidji Avram Of Balata
How Mehmet Ali Pasha Of Egypt Administered Justice
The Horse-Devil And The Witch
How The Farmer Learned To Cure His Wife-A Turkish Æsop
The Silent Princess
The Golden-Haired Children
The Language Of Birds
The Swallow’s Advice
Mad Mehmed
We Know Not What The Dawn May Bring Forth
Old Men Made Young
The Rose-Beauty
The Bribe
The Three Orange-Peris
How The Devil Lost His Wager
The Stag-Prince
The Effects Of Raki
Historical Notes
About The Editor
Tentang Penulis
I am a seasoned writer, editor and occasional contributor to magazines and periodicals. You can find out more about my work and contact me at clivegilson.com
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