Kişisel Yayınlar The Horsemen - Joseph Kessel

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Joseph kesselin published the novel riders, which is set in afghanistan and was adapted into a film in 1971, in 1967. In the heart of the asian continent, this vast country, bisected by the hindu kush mountains, still maintains a nomadic way of life, even with the advent of modernization. Afghans, unable to adapt to urban life, love to ride horses in the afghan steppes. The story revolves around the game of boccia, played with a horse, which is the most popular game in afghanistan. It’s a traditional war game passed down from our ancestors, reminiscent of the game of “cirit” but much more intense and powerful, and it even involves killing

it’s a game full of suspense and drama. Tursen, the most famous of the master storytellers who continue this tradition of storytelling, is now an old man, withdrawn into his own world, and his fame extends throughout the entire asian continent. His son, uraz, has taken his place. The son is jealous of his father’s past achievements, and the father, in turn, is jealous of his son’s exceptional skills. One of the main characters in the novel is the elderly, wise gardi geçtir. With an incredibly vast memory, this elderly sage, known as the “father of the world of proverbs,” is a master storyteller who has traveled throughout asia, appearing in unexpected places and sharing fascinating tales. The author, who spent a significant part of his life exploring different regions, finds similarities in his creation, gardi geçle, in that respect. Kessel, who witnessed the events that shaped the century in which he lived, shared his experiences with his readers in written form, in the 20th century. It has become a prominent figure among the great storytellers of the century.

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• Barcode No: 9000000117136
• Origin: TR