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Told in the Coffee House: Turkish Tales

By Cyrus Adler
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A collection of short Turkish tales gathered from coffee-house storytellers in Constantinople and presented in English, featuring stand-alone narratives that reflect popular habits, customs, and modes of thought. The pieces range from moral fables and humorous anecdotes to supernatural and legendary episodes, often adapting motifs from Arabic, Persian, and Armenian traditions to local settings. A framing preface sketches the coffee-house environment and storytelling practice, while individual stories vary in tone and length, offering parables, trickster adventures, transformations, and compact examples of popular wisdom.

About the Author

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Cyrus Adler

Cyrus Adler was an American scholar and writer, known for his contributions to the understanding of Jewish culture and history. He played a significant role in the development of Jewish education and scholarship in the United States. Adler's notable work, "Told in the Coffee House: Turkish Tales," showcases his interest in storytelling and the rich narrative traditions of Turkish culture. His efforts in promoting Jewish literature and history have left a lasting impact on the field, making him a respected figure in both academic and literary circles.

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