This week's prominent books meet readers
Dr. Mehmet Can's work examining the culture of the Turkic world and a new translation of Homer's epic Odyssey have taken their place on the shelves.
In the world of culture and arts this week, a new research book addressing the shared heritage of the Turkic world and a contemporary translation of the Odyssey, one of the most important epics of antiquity, have been published.
Shared Memory Turkic Culture Work
Titled Ortak Hafıza Türk Kültürü and written by Dr. Mehmet Can, the book has met readers under the imprint of Babıali Kültür Yayıncılığı. This new work examines under the microscope the joint cultural heritage created by the Turkic world throughout history, along with the pains, migrations, exiles, and struggles experienced.
A Comprehensive Cultural Review
In the book, the accumulation of the Turkic nation shaped in different geographies is handled from a shared memory perspective. The ties among history, culture, language, identity, and social memory are emphasized within a broad framework extending from Turkistan to Anatolia.
New Translation of the Odyssey Epic
Homer's famous work Odyssey was translated from Ancient Greek by Erman Gören and presented to the reader under the Everest Yayınları imprint. It is stated that the epic was translated in a language suitable for its unique layered musicality.
Enriched Content of the Work
The new translation was prepared with an extensive introductory essay, a voluminous glossary, maps, and tables to facilitate literary examination by readers.