The Magnificent Century. The Best Stories about Heroes. Level 1

The book presents famous stories about heroes – the brave Oğuz-Kagan, the strongmen Alpamysh and Bugatch, the daring Segrak, the resourceful Kelyoglan, the valiant Këroglu, and other renowned warriors, celebrated brave men, and dashing characters from Turkish tales and legends.... The stories, full of heroic feats, witty deeds, victorious battles, and magnanimous acts, which often end in a happy wedding, will not leave the reader indifferent, prompting reflection on true and false values. Deceit and nobility, treachery and sincerity, honesty and deception, decency and betrayal, the struggle for happiness – these form the canvas of an exciting narrative that reflects the rich diversity of Turkish literature traditions. The texts of the legends and stories are simplified and abbreviated, accompanied by comments and comprehension exercises; at the end of the book, a small Turkish-Russian dictionary is provided. The book is intended for everyone who is beginning their acquaintance with the Turkish language.