Türkische Märchen

This volume gathers a rich tapestry of Turkish fairy‑tale tradition, split into two sections: the first twenty‑one stories are folk narratives passed down orally among the people, while the remaining tales belong to the literary tradition, many of which trace their roots to Indian motifs that traveled through Persian culture before reaching Anatolia. The collection offers a clear window into how these stories have been reshaped over centuries, preserving the imagination of both village hearths and courtly salons.

Drawing on early fieldwork by scholars such as Ignác Kúnos and later printed anthologies, the editor has translated both the raw, unadorned folk versions and the more elaborate art tales found in historic compilations like the Tutiname and Humajunname. Listeners will hear simple, earthy plots alongside sophisticated narratives that once appealed to the educated elite, revealing the layered ways Turkish storytelling reflects its diverse cultural influences.