 Nasreddin Hodja is Turkey’s best-known trickster. These 43 witty and silly short tales are based on the works of Nasreddin, who was born in the village of Horto in south-central Turkey in 1208. Hodja is a title meaning teacher or scholar. Hodja is a hard-working, honest, and beloved character whose advice is solicited by the local villagers. Absurd questions, practical jokes, and witty one-liners characterize the humorous anecdotes. Watercolor and ink drawings add to the fun. mjw |
| Title: Tales From Nasreddin Hodja Author: Cengiz Demir Illustrator: Oznur Kalender – Erdogan Ogultekin Publisher: Tughra Books Copyright: 2013 Original Language: Turkish Translator: Serdar Aslar Original Title: Nasrettin Hoca Serisi Original Copyright: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-59784-285-3 Paperback pages: 143 Age range: 7-9 Genre: Fiction, Folktales Book setting: Turkey Author’s ethnicity: Turkish Author’s residence: Istanbul, Turkey Subjects: Central Asia, Folklore, Humor, Middle East, Tales, Wisdom |
Tales From Nasreddin Hodja
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